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Shotover Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shotover Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Shotover Hill, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Storm damage roof report in Shotover Hill: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’ve noticed slates and tiles blown off the roof and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias alike.
Older cottages and houses around Shotover Hill may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Shotover Hill (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Shotover Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Shotover Hill?
Yes, Shotover Hill is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shotover Hill?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Shotover Hill is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. 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 letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Storm damage roof reports in Shotover Hill: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Holywell Manor, about 2.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shotover Hill. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Shop and office owners around Templars Square may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Shotover Hill is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Shotover Hill is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Shotover Hill.
All of OX3 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Risinghurst (1 mile north), Barton (1 mile north), Horspath (1 mile south-east), Littleworth (2 miles east) and Forest Hill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Shotover Hill
In Shotover Hill, that means homes and buildings near Cheney School, Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School and Crown & Thistle pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Francis Church (0.7 miles south-west) and Stansfeld Park (under half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 3.3 miles west. A little further out are Rumble Museum (1.2 miles west) and Templars Square (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shotover Hill include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Shotover Hill?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Anyone responsible for a site like Wood Farm Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.