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Storm Damage Roof Report in Stonesfield
Storm damage roof reports in Stonesfield, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged pots on the stack
What affects the price in Stonesfield
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Storm damage roof report in Stonesfield
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and water coming in after the storm, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Stonesfield, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Stonesfield (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Stonesfield
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Stonesfield frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- How your policy defines a storm
- 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’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Stonesfield?
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Common reasons to book include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Take a building like Stonesfield School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
Common questions in Stonesfield
How do I find out if my home in Stonesfield is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 carry out roof surveys in Stonesfield?
Yes, Stonesfield is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Stonesfield as anywhere else.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Why get it checked now?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. For an older or listed building in a place like Stonesfield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof reports in Stonesfield: local notes
The wider area around Stonesfield has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 3 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Landlords with a home close to Finstock station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St James the Great, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Stonesfield is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Stonesfield work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We work across OX29 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Hunt's Close and Pond Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Combe (1 mile south-east), Fawler (1 mile west), East End (2 miles south), Finstock (2 miles west) and Charlbury (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Stonesfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Head pub. The nearest railway station is Finstock station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Morris Motors Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stonesfield include Blenheim Farm.