West Berkshire · London and the South East
Ball Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Ball Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof report in Ball Hill
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and new damp or leaks inside, across ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Ball Hill, 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. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Ball Hill (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ball Hill
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Ball Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Common questions in Ball Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Ball Hill?
Yes, Ball Hill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Ball Hill?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Ball Hill is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Ball Hill 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Stargroves, about 1.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Ball Hill goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Hamstead Marshall Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Ball Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Ball Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Ball Hill is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG20. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Knights Lea, Gore End Road and Knights Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Hamstead Marshall (1 mile north), Woolton Hill (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (2 miles east) and Penwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles north-west) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Ball Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hamstead Marshall Park. The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Newbury Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Ball Hill?
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For landlords with property near Kintbury station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
Why get it checked now?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. In a place like Ball Hill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.