Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Summertown Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Summertown, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in Summertown
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Summertown, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Summertown (OX2, OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Around Summertown, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Summertown questions
Is Summertown within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Summertown listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
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. Check your policy wording.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Being in a smaller place like Summertown does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Summertown?
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Common reasons to book include:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Anyone responsible for a site like Summer Fields School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Storm damage roof reports around Summertown
Holywell Manor, about 1.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Summertown. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael and All Angels, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Trees in and around Oxford University Parks shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Summertown is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Summertown are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in OX2 and OX3 is covered for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Islip Road, Hobson Road and Hernes Road. You will find Summertown on the A4165, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in North Oxford (1 mile south), Sunnymead (1 mile north), Cutteslowe (1 mile north), Park Town (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Summertown
Around Summertown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oxford Academy, Oxford University Parks and Cutteslowe Primary School. You will also find St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (0.8 miles south) and Dew Drop Inn (within half a mile south-east). Summertown’s nearest station is Oxford station, roughly 1.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.8 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (1.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.