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Storm damage roof report in South Hinksey, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in South Hinksey from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
About our storm damage roof report in South Hinksey
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at broken or displaced guttering and water coming in after the storm, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
For a small place like South Hinksey, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- South Hinksey (OX1)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for South Hinksey property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like South Hinksey needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Storm damage roof reports in South Hinksey: local notes
Holywell Manor, about 1.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Hinksey. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Oxford station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For businesses in and around places like Westgate Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Anyone responsible for a site like New Hinksey Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
South Hinksey is about 2 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in South Hinksey and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover South Hinksey and the places around it.
We cover every part of OX1 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Barleycott Lane, St Lawrence Road and Church Close. We also cover the places around South Hinksey: Hinksey Hill (1 mile south), New Hinksey (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile east), Grandpont (1 mile north) and Chilswell (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Landmarks near South Hinksey
In South Hinksey, that means homes and buildings near Alexander Library of Ornithology, Greyfriars Catholic School and Oxford Media & Business School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Raleigh Park (1.3 miles north-west) and The General Elliot pub (less than half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 1.5 miles north. Nearby you will also find Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.4 miles north) and The Story Museum (1.3 miles north). The countryside around South Hinksey includes Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in South Hinksey
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why book us in South Hinksey
- Photos and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in South Hinksey
Is South Hinksey in the area you cover?
Yes, South Hinksey is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in South Hinksey as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in South Hinksey is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Hinksey
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in South Hinksey. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.