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Storm damage roof report in Sibford Gower, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Sibford Gower. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Water coming in after the storm
About our storm damage roof report in Sibford Gower
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. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Common reasons to book are water coming in after the storm and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Roofs in small places like Sibford Gower often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Sibford Gower (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Sibford Gower, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
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Leaks and storm damage in Sibford Gower
With Broughton Castle about 4 miles east, Sibford Gower sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Sibford Gower is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Sibford Gower is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the OX15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, Colony Road and Pound Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Burdrop (1 mile east), Sibford Ferris (1 mile south-east), Swalcliffe (2 miles east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Shutford (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Sibford Gower
We work in homes and buildings around Sibford School. Well-known places in the area include Broughton Castle (4 miles east). Open spaces near Sibford Gower include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
What we are asked to look at in Sibford Gower
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you live in an older home near Church of Holy Trinity, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What insurance they carry
Questions from Sibford Gower
Do you cover Sibford Gower?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Sibford Gower is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Sibford Gower within the area you cover?
Yes, Sibford Gower is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sibford Gower
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sibford Gower and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.