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Storm damage roof report in Bagshot, West Berkshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bagshot, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How a storm damage roof report works in Bagshot
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We’re frequently asked to look into loose or torn flashings and damaged gutters and fascias, on slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
For a small place like Bagshot, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Bagshot (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A price for the repairs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Bagshot can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bagshot
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bagshot. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Leaks and storm damage in Bagshot
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you let a flat or house near Bedwyn station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as John O'Gaunt School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Bagshot is in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Bagshot, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Berkshire, we cover Bagshot. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG17. We also cover the places around Bagshot: Woodside (6 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (10 miles east), Lambourn (9 miles north), Shaw (10 miles east) and Kingsclere (14 miles east).
Around Bagshot
The closest station to Bagshot is Bedwyn station, roughly 2.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Bedwyn Stone Museum (2.6 miles west). The countryside around Bagshot includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
When to book a survey in Bagshot
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Good Shepherd, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey will not cover
Common questions in Bagshot
How do I find out if my home in Bagshot is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Bagshot?
Yes. Bagshot is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.