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Storm Damage Roof Report in Ashmansworth
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Ashmansworth, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ashmansworth
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’ve noticed slates and tiles blown off the roof and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Ashmansworth, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Ashmansworth (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Ashmansworth
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Take an older house close to Church of St James: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Ashmansworth can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Towns and villages near Ashmansworth
What else we do in Ashmansworth
Leave it or get it looked at?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ashmansworth 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.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Ashmansworth
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A photo-illustrated written report
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Common questions in Ashmansworth
Will you come out to Ashmansworth?
Yes, Ashmansworth is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashmansworth?
Yes, Ashmansworth is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ashmansworth as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Ashmansworth roofs and the weather
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 1.9 miles north-east lies Highclere Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Ashmansworth has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Ashmansworth is about 7 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Ashmansworth gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across West Berkshire, we cover Ashmansworth. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Ashmansworth include Test Valley (1 mile west), Vernham Street (4 miles west), Hell Corner (5 miles north-west), Upper Green (5 miles north-west) and Inkpen Common (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles north-east), Thatcham (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west), Lambourn (14 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ashmansworth
The countryside around Ashmansworth includes Sidown Hill.