Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in St Clement's, Oxfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for St Clement's, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Photograph damage inside the house too
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
How a storm damage roof report works in St Clement's
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We are often asked to look into gutters pulled loose in the wind and new damp or leaks inside, across ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like St Clement's can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- St Clement's (OX4, OX1, OX3)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
St Clement's: your questions answered
Is my home in St Clement's listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover St Clement's?
Yes, St Clement's is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
St Clement's roofs and the weather
The wider area around St Clement's has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 0.5 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For businesses in and around places such as Clarendon Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Trees in and around Headington Hill Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you live in an older home near St Clement's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
St Clement's is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in St Clement's, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. St Clement's is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports.
All of OX4, OX1 and OX3 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Rose Lane, Alma Lane and Avenue Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Oxford (1 mile east), Headington Hill (1 mile north-east), St. Ebbes (1 mile west), New Marston (1 mile north) and Donnington (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in St Clement's
We work in homes and buildings around Cheney School, Alexander Library of Ornithology and Oxford Media & Business School, among other places. Also close by are Headington Hill Park (under half a mile north-east) and Oxford Coach & Horses pub (within half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Oxford Castle (0.9 miles west) and Frank Cooper Marmalade Museum (under half a mile west). For a walk, there is CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The outcome of a claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Landlord and commercial surveys in St Clement's
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords, agents and building managers in St Clement's and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to St Clement's is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.