Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Shorthampton
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Shorthampton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
How a storm damage roof report works in Shorthampton
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Shorthampton, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Shorthampton (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Shorthampton
Is my home in Shorthampton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shorthampton?
Yes, Shorthampton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I book a survey in Shorthampton?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Nearby places to Shorthampton
More services for Shorthampton
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Shorthampton
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Shorthampton is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Shorthampton is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Shorthampton. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX7. We also cover the places around Shorthampton: Chilson (1 mile south-west), Chadlington (1 mile north), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (4 miles north).
What’s near Shorthampton
For rail, the closest station is Charlbury station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. The countryside around Shorthampton includes Blenheim Farm.
When to book a survey in Shorthampton
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Landlords with a home close to Charlbury station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Shorthampton, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.