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Thame Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Thame, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Useful tips for Thame property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Storm damage roof report in Thame
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Common reasons to book are slates and tiles blown off the roof and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across flashings, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
Many homes around Thame have been extended, often with flat roofs or dormers, and the joint between new and old is a classic place for water to get in. Flashings, upstands and the edges of flat roofs are checked alongside the main roof. The stain inside is often some way from where water gets in, particularly around extensions.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Thame (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In Thame, parking is rarely complicated, though it is useful to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers everything that’s safely in view from outside, from windows and from the loft space, and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Thame: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Thame is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Thame in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Thame is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Storm damage roof reports around Thame
With Adwell House about 3.9 miles south, Thame sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Thame, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Thame is about 8 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Oxfordshire. Thame gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Thame is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in OX9 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets like Upper High Street, Butter Market and High Street, and we cover them all. Being close to the A329 and A418, Thame is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. If you’re just outside Thame, we cover Moreton (1 mile south-west), Towersey (1 mile east), Kingsey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (2 miles north-west) and Haddenham (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles west). Thame is among the bigger towns we cover in Oxfordshire.
Around Thame
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lord Williams's School and Cross Keys Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (under half a mile south-east). For a walk, there’s Snakemoor.
What else we do in Thame
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
When to book a survey in Thame
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
If you let a flat or house near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos