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Storm damage roof report in Upton, Oxfordshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Upton and across Oxfordshire.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Storm damage roof report in Upton: what you get
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. 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. If you are worried about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and ridge tiles that have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Upton, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Upton (OX11)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Upton
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Upton
Is Upton within the area you cover?
Yes. Upton 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 as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upton?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Upton?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Storm damage roof reports in Upton: local notes
Historic houses such as Brightwell Manor, about 4.7 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Upton goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Didcot Parkway station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Blewbury Endowed Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Upton is about 2 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Upton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Upton and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
We work across OX11 for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on High Street, London Road and Pound Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Upton, we cover West Hagbourne (1 mile north), Coscote (1 mile north), East Hagbourne (1 mile north-east), Blewbury (1 mile south-east) and Chilton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles north-east).
Around Upton
Around Upton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Birinus School and The George at Upton pub and the streets around them. Upton’s nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 2.4 miles north. A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles west) and Brightwell Castle (4.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Upton includes Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upton
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Upton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
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.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Upton
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.