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Storm Damage Roof Report in Ashampstead
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Ashampstead, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Water coming in after the storm
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Ashampstead: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Somewhere as small as Ashampstead, older roofs have often been repaired many times. 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 whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Ashampstead (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Ashampstead
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Historic houses such as Basildon Park, about 2.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Ashampstead goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Clement, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near Goring & Streatley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Ashampstead is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Ashampstead as part of our work across London and South East England. Ashampstead is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Chapel Lane, Noakes Hill and Church Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Ashampstead: Ashampstead Green (1 mile north), Stubbles (1 mile south-east), Burnt Hill (2 miles south), Upper Basildon (2 miles east) and New Town (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
What’s near Ashampstead
For rail, the closest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 3.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashampstead include Hartslock.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. For an older or listed building in a place like Ashampstead, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Ashampstead
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Ashampstead: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Ashampstead is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Ashampstead in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ashampstead as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Ashampstead, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ashampstead
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ashampstead
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.