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Storm damage roof report in Upper Arncott, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Upper Arncott and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Upper Arncott: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged gutters and fascias.
Being in a small place like Upper Arncott makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Upper Arncott (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
When to book a survey in Upper Arncott
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
For businesses in and around places such as Bicester Village, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Why act early in Upper Arncott
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Upper Arncott, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
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What else we do in Upper Arncott
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Upper Arncott, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Upper Arncott questions
Is Upper Arncott within the area you cover?
Yes. Upper Arncott is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upper Arncott?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Upper Arncott is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Upper Arncott
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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. Historic houses such as Boarstall Tower, about 2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Upper Arncott 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.
If you let a flat or house near Bicester Village station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Upper Arncott is about 4 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Upper Arncott is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire. Upper Arncott is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of OX25 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Hopcraft Close, Murcott Road and Teale Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Upper Arncott: Lower Arncott (1 mile north), Ambrosden (1 mile north), Murcott (2 miles south-west), Merton (2 miles west) and Fencott (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-west), Thame (9 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles west) and Chinnor (14 miles south-east).
Around Upper Arncott
In Upper Arncott, that means homes and buildings near The Plough pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bicester Village station, about 3.3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Upper Arncott includes Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Areas we can’t see safely
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Upper Arncott
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks