West Berkshire · London and the South East
Beansheaf Farm Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Beansheaf Farm and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Beansheaf Farm
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Typical surveys look at loose or torn flashings and roofs hit by falling trees, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
Around Beansheaf Farm, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Beansheaf Farm (RG31, RG30)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Beansheaf Farm?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Landlords with a home close to Theale station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Beansheaf Farm
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Beansheaf Farm roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Mapledurham House, about 3.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Beansheaf Farm goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like Calcot Infant School and Nursery: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you live near a park such as Calcot Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Beansheaf Farm is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Beansheaf Farm for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across West Berkshire, we cover Beansheaf Farm and the places around it.
All of RG31 and RG30 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Curtis Road and Barclay Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Calcot (1 mile north-west), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile north-east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-east) and Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Near you in Beansheaf Farm
We work in homes and buildings around Little Heath School, Murdochs pub and Calcot Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Theale station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Broad Street Mall (3.1 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Beansheaf Farm include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Also near Beansheaf Farm
What else we do in Beansheaf Farm
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to Beansheaf Farm is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Useful tips for Beansheaf Farm property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Why it is worth a survey now in Beansheaf Farm
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. In a smaller place like Beansheaf Farm, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Beansheaf Farm
Is Beansheaf Farm within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Beansheaf Farm listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.