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Storm damage roof report in Sun Rising, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Sun Rising, with photos and a clear written report.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Storm damage roof report in Sun Rising
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’re worried about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and flat roof edges peeled back, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Sun Rising, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Sun Rising (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
What we are asked to look at in Sun Rising
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
In and around Sun Rising, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Sun Rising
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Historic houses such as Upton House, about 0.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Sun Rising goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Sun Rising is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Sun Rising, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Sun Rising is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Sun Rising Hill and Sugarswell Lane. We also cover the places around Sun Rising: Edgehill (1 mile north-east), Ratley (2 miles north-east) and Hornton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south-east).
Around Sun Rising
A little further out are W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.4 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Edge Hill.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Sun Rising
Do you cover Sun Rising?
Yes, Sun Rising is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Sun Rising is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Other services in Sun Rising
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Sun Rising needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Estimates of repair costs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings