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Storm Damage Roof Report in Thrupp
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Thrupp. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Thrupp
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Common reasons to book are damaged pots on the stack and broken or displaced guttering, across flashings, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
Being in a small place like Thrupp makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Thrupp (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Thrupp
Blenheim Palace, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Thrupp. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you let a flat or house near Oxford Parkway station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Church of Holy Cross, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Anyone responsible for a site like The Marlborough Church of England School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Thrupp is about 7 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Thrupp gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Thrupp: Shipton-on-Cherwell (1 mile north), Begbroke (1 mile south-west), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north), Woodstock (2 miles west) and Bladon (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-east), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west), Carterton (13 miles west) and Headington Quarry (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Thrupp
In Thrupp, that means homes and buildings near The Boat Public House. The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Acland Hospital (5.7 miles south) and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Thrupp
Do you cover smaller places like Thrupp?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Thrupp is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Thrupp, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.