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Storm damage roof report in Sutton-under-Brailes, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Sutton-under-Brailes, with photos and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
How a storm damage roof report works in Sutton-under-Brailes
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Typical surveys look at torn or lifted flat roof coverings and slipped or missing slates or tiles, across flashings, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Sutton-under-Brailes 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 record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Sutton-under-Brailes (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
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. For an older or listed building in a place like Sutton-under-Brailes, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sutton-under-Brailes
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Sutton-under-Brailes: your questions answered
Do you cover Sutton-under-Brailes?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Sutton-under-Brailes within the area you cover?
Yes, Sutton-under-Brailes is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
How do I book a survey in Sutton-under-Brailes?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
Nearby places to Sutton-under-Brailes
What else we do in Sutton-under-Brailes
Common roof problems in Sutton-under-Brailes
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Sutton-under-Brailes means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Sutton-under-Brailes frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Sutton-under-Brailes
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Sutton-under-Brailes roofs and the weather
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently 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’s detailed.
The streets around a church such as St Thomas a Becket Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Sutton-under-Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Sutton-under-Brailes are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We work across the OX15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Lower Brailes (1 mile north-east) and Upper Brailes (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south), Neithrop (9 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (9 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Around Sutton-under-Brailes
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cherington Arms Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Wheelbarrow Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and Ellen Badger Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.