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Swinbrook Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Swinbrook and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Swinbrook
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. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters pulled loose in the wind and loose or torn flashings.
Many homes in small places like Swinbrook face open ground, 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.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Swinbrook (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
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 at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Swinbrook, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Storm damage roof reports in Swinbrook: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Minster Lovell Hall, about 2.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Swinbrook goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burford School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near Shipton station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Swinbrook is about 3 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Swinbrook and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Swinbrook and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Leafield (3 miles north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (3 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (3 miles north-east), Ascott Earl (3 miles north) and Ascott-under-Wychwood (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Witney (5 miles south-east), Carterton (3 miles south), Faringdon (11 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles east), Chipping Norton (9 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Swinbrook
Around Swinbrook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan pub and the streets around them. Swinbrook’s nearest station is Shipton station, roughly 3.3 miles north of the centre.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Swinbrook
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Swinbrook: your questions answered
Is my home in Swinbrook listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Swinbrook?
Yes. Swinbrook is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a small place like Swinbrook, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Swinbrook
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Photograph damage inside the house too
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.