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South Newington Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around South Newington, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Storm damage roof report in South Newington: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Being in a small place like South Newington makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- South Newington (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Storm damage roof reports around South Newington
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around South Newington has a long history of building, with Broughton Castle about 3.1 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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.
The streets around a church like St Peter ad Vincula are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
South Newington is about 5 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. In South Newington, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. South Newington is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: OX15. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Sands Lane and Green Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Wigginton (1 mile west), Swerford (2 miles south-west), Great Tew (3 miles south), Little Tew (3 miles south-west) and Hook Norton (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Banbury (5 miles north-east), Bicester (12 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (12 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (7 miles south-west).
Around South Newington
We work in homes and buildings around The Duck on The Pond pub, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Bloxham Village Museum (2 miles north-east) and Horton General Hospital (5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
South Newington questions
How do I find out if my home in South Newington is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like South Newington?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as South Newington, 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.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in South Newington
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.