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Storm damage roof report in St John Street area, Oxfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for St John Street area and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof reports in St John Street area: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Holywell Manor about 0.6 miles east, St John Street area sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Oxford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Trees in and around Oxford University Parks shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
St John Street area is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In St John Street area, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. St John Street area is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports.
Surveys in OX1 and OX2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on New Road, Shoe Lane and Love Lane and the roads around them. Being close to the A420 and A4144, St John Street area is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside St John Street area, we cover St. Ebbes (1 mile south), Jericho (1 mile north-west), Osney (1 mile south-west), Walton Manor (1 mile north) and Norham Manor (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Near you in St John Street area
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School, Oxford University Parks and The Eagle and Child pub. Nearby too are Angus Library and Archive (under half a mile north-east) and Oxford Academy (1.3 miles north). St John Street area has its own railway station: Oxford station. A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oxford Castle (within half a mile south). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
About our storm damage roof report in St John Street area
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed damaged pots on the stack and loose or torn flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and flashings alike.
In older homes around places like St John Street area, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- St John Street area (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to St John Street area is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
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, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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St John Street area questions
Will you come out to St John Street area?
Yes, St John Street area is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in St John Street area is listed?
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.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
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.
What we are asked to look at in St John Street area
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Take a building like The Eckersley School of English: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
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.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.