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Swerford Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Swerford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Swerford
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. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We are frequently asked to look into damaged flat roof membrane and new damp or leaks inside, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
Being in a small place like Swerford makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Swerford (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Estimates of repair costs
- 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 before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Swerford
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Swerford: your questions answered
Is Swerford in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Swerford is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Swerford is listed?
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. 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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Towns and villages near Swerford
What else we do in Swerford
What we’re asked to look at in Swerford
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
Whatever the street in Swerford, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Swerford, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Swerford roofs and the weather
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Swerford is about 7 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Swerford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in OX7 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Chapel Hill and St Mary's Lane. We also cover Wigginton (1 mile north-east), Little Tew (2 miles south), Great Tew (2 miles south-east), Hook Norton (2 miles north-west) and South Newington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (7 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles east) and Chipping Norton (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Swerford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Boxing Hare pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (1.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Swerford
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.