Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Streatley
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Streatley and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof reports around Streatley
Historic houses such as Basildon Park, about 2.1 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Streatley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own a rental within reach of Goring & Streatley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Streatley is about 7 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Streatley, we can survey the roof. Streatley is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of RG8 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Streatley Hill and The Bull Meadow. We also cover the places around Streatley: Goring (1 mile east), Lower Basildon (2 miles south-east), South Stoke (2 miles north), Moulsford (2 miles north) and Elvendon (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (7 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Wantage (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (7 miles north).
Around Streatley
In Streatley, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Hotel. Streatley’s nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (4.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Withymead Nature Reserve and Churn Hill.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Streatley
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. 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. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Common reasons to book are broken or displaced guttering and flat roof edges peeled back, on gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips.
Roofs in small places like Streatley frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Streatley (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Older and listed buildings around Streatley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Streatley
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Also near Streatley
What else we do in Streatley
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Streatley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Streatley, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Streatley questions
Do you cover Streatley?
Yes, Streatley is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Streatley?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What we’re asked to look at in Streatley
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
We are often asked to look at:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
If you look after a building such as Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School, 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
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?