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Storm Damage Roof Report in South Moreton
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around South Moreton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
How a storm damage roof report works in South Moreton
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed damaged ridges and hips and new damp or leaks inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings alike.
Roofs in small places like South Moreton often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- South Moreton (OX11)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- How your policy defines a storm
- A decision on your insurance claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
When to book a survey in South Moreton
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as South Moreton Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
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What happens if roof problems are left?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like South Moreton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Useful tips for South Moreton property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around South Moreton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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South Moreton: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like South Moreton?
Yes, South Moreton is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is South Moreton in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and South Moreton is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Leaks and storm damage in South Moreton
Historic houses like Brightwell Manor, about 1.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around South Moreton goes. 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For landlords with property near Cholsey station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
South Moreton is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. If you are in South Moreton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. South Moreton is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the OX11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Crown Lane and Mill Lane. We also cover the places around South Moreton: Aston Upthorpe (1 mile south), Cholsey (2 miles south-east), Winterbrook (3 miles east), Mongewell (3 miles east) and Moulsford (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east).
Near you in South Moreton
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Birinus School and The Crown pub and the streets around them. The closest station to South Moreton is Cholsey station, about 2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Brightwell Castle (2 miles north-east) and Pendon Museum (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near South Moreton include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.