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Wheatley Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Wheatley, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Wheatley
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey flashings, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and people most often book us about gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged ridges and hips.
Older cottages and houses around Wheatley may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Wheatley (OX33)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Also near Wheatley
More services for Wheatley
Wind, rain and roofs in Wheatley
Historic houses such as Garsington Manor, about 2.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Wheatley goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wheatley Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you run a business near Templars Square, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Wheatley is about 4 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Wheatley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Wheatley.
Storm damage roof reports in OX33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, High Street and Station Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Wheatley, we cover Holton (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile west), Cuddesdon (2 miles south), Forest Hill (2 miles north-west) and Horspath (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Kidlington (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Wheatley
Typical jobs here are in homes near 19 pub and Wheatley Park School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Slade Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Templars Square (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The outcome of a claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. In a smaller place like Wheatley, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Wheatley
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Wheatley, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Wheatley
How do I find out if my home in Wheatley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wheatley?
Yes, Wheatley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Wheatley as anywhere else.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.