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Storm damage roof report in Woolstone, Oxfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Woolstone, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flat roof edges peeled back
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. In a small place like Woolstone, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof report in Woolstone: what you get
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re 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 ridge tiles that have come loose and stains appearing after strong winds, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Woolstone face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Woolstone (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Woolstone
What else we do in Woolstone
Landlords, agents and block managers in Woolstone
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Leaks and storm damage in Woolstone
The wider area around Woolstone has a long history of building, with Ashdown House about 3.7 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Woolstone is about 7 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Woolstone and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We work across the SN7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Kingston Lisle (2 miles east), Westcot (3 miles east), Sparsholt (3 miles east), Upper Lambourn (5 miles south) and Sheepdrove (6 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north), Wantage (7 miles east) and Grove (7 miles east).
Around Woolstone
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse Inn. Nearby you will also find Uffington Museum (1 mile north-east) and Faringdon Day Hospital (4.7 miles north). For a walk, there is Dragon Hill and Seven Barrows.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we’re asked to look at in Woolstone
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Common reasons to book include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
Anyone responsible for a site like Uffington Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Woolstone, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Questions from Woolstone
Do you cover smaller places like Woolstone?
Yes, Woolstone is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Woolstone listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- A price for the repairs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs