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Storm Damage Roof Report in Yarnton
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Yarnton from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof report in Yarnton: what you get
After a storm, it helps 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 are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Yarnton frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Yarnton (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Yarnton
About 3.2 miles north-west lies Blenheim Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Yarnton has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like William Fletcher Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Oxford Parkway station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Yarnton is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Yarnton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Yarnton is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Dashwood Avenue, Spencer Avenue and Merton Way. If you’re just outside Yarnton, we cover Begbroke (1 mile north-west), Worton (1 mile west), Thrupp (2 miles north), Bladon (2 miles north-west) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
What’s near Yarnton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub and Gosford Hill School, among other places. Yarnton’s nearest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Acland Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Oxford Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Common questions in Yarnton
Do you cover Yarnton?
Yes, Yarnton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Yarnton as anywhere else.
Is my home in Yarnton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
How do I book a survey in Yarnton?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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. Do not go up yourself.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Yarnton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Older and listed buildings around Yarnton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Yarnton, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Yarnton
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.