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Storm damage roof report in Sutton, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Sutton.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Storm damage roof report in Sutton
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed damaged flat roof membrane and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings alike.
Roofs in small places like Sutton often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Sutton (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Sutton roofs and the weather
With Appleton Manor about 3.5 miles south-east, Sutton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Hanborough station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Sutton is about 5 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sutton can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We survey roofs across OX29 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include Sutton Lane, New Road and Eynsham Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Farmoor (2 miles east), Eynsham (2 miles north-east), Swinford (2 miles north-east), Northmoor (2 miles south) and Filchampstead (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles north-west) and Carterton (8 miles west).
Around Sutton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bartholomew School and The Fox pub. For rail, the closest station is Hanborough station, about 4.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Radcliffe Infirmary (5.8 miles east) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (4 miles north-west). Not far away are Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Sutton questions
Is Sutton in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Sutton?
Yes, Sutton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is 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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
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How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Sutton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
When to book a survey in Sutton
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What they won’t be able to tell you