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Storm Damage Roof Report in Spelsbury
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Spelsbury, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Storm damage roof report in Spelsbury
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have come loose and stains appearing after strong winds.
Many homes in small places like Spelsbury face open ground, 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Spelsbury (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Spelsbury
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Useful tips for Spelsbury property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Spelsbury
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports in Spelsbury: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you let a flat or house near Charlbury station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a building such as Chadlington Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Spelsbury is about 7 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. In Spelsbury, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Spelsbury is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We work across the OX7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on Quickset Close and Chadlington Road and the roads around them. We also cover Charlbury (2 miles south-east), Fawler (3 miles south-east), Finstock (4 miles south), Stonesfield (4 miles south-east) and Ramsden (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (13 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Witney (7 miles south), Carterton (10 miles south-west) and Kidlington (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Spelsbury
The closest station to Spelsbury is Charlbury station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Nearby you will also find Chipping Norton Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Spelsbury, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
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, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Spelsbury questions
How do I find out if my home in Spelsbury is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Spelsbury?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What does a storm damage report cost?
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.