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Somerton Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Somerton, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Leaks and storm damage in Somerton
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. 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. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For landlords with property near Heyford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Somerton and the rest of Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in OX25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Somerton
The closest station to Somerton is Heyford station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
How a storm damage roof report works in Somerton
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We are often asked to look into damage from fallen branches or debris and broken or displaced guttering, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
Roofs in small places like Somerton often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Somerton (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Somerton
How do I find out if my home in Somerton is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Somerton in the area you cover?
Yes, Somerton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Somerton
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Somerton. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Useful tips for Somerton property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
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What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- Estimates of repair costs
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Somerton
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Somerton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in Somerton?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Water coming in after the storm
Take an older house close to Church of St James: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price