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Storm Damage Roof Report in Shutford
Storm damage roof reports across Shutford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shutford
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
How a storm damage roof report works in Shutford
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’re worried about broken or displaced guttering and flat roof edges peeled back, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and ridges and hips alike.
In a village or hamlet like Shutford, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Shutford (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Shutford
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Broughton Castle about 2.4 miles south-east, Shutford sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Banbury station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Martin, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Shutford is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Shutford is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Shutford is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. There is also a page for Oxford.
Storm damage roof reports in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Malthouse Lane, Ivy Lane and Cook's Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Balscote (1 mile north), Alkerton (2 miles north), Swalcliffe (2 miles south), Tadmarton (2 miles south) and Shenington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Woodstock (15 miles south).
What’s near Shutford
In Shutford, that means homes and buildings near George And Dragon Public House. Shutford’s nearest station is Banbury station, about 4.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horton General Hospital (4.3 miles east) and Broughton Castle (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Also near Shutford
What else we do in Shutford
Questions from Shutford
Is Shutford within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shutford?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Shutford can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Useful tips for Shutford property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shutford
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks