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Storm damage roof report in West Hanney, Oxfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in West Hanney, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
What affects the price in West Hanney
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Storm damage roof report in West Hanney: what you get
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’re worried about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and ridges and hips alike.
Roofs in small places like West Hanney often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- West Hanney (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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 don’t climb up for a closer look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
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What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around West Hanney often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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West Hanney questions
Is West Hanney in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in West Hanney as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like West Hanney?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
How do I book a survey in West Hanney?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Leaks and storm damage in West Hanney
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have 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. The wider area around West Hanney has a long history of building, with Longworth House about 4.2 miles north. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like St James Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live in an older home near Church of St James, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
West Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in West Hanney for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. West Hanney is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. Oxford is in our area too.
We cover every part of OX12 for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Main Street, The Croft and School Road. If you’re just outside West Hanney, we cover Lyford (1 mile north-west), Denchworth (2 miles south-west), Grove (2 miles south), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-west) and Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
What’s near West Hanney
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Horse pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Why act early in West Hanney
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Older cottages and farmhouses around West Hanney can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.