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Storm damage roof report in Benham Hill, West Berkshire
Storm damage roof reports around Benham Hill, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Landlords, agents and block managers in Benham Hill
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Benham Hill
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’ve noticed flat roof edges peeled back and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Benham Hill may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Benham Hill (RG14, RG19, RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Benham Hill
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Benham Hill, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Benham Hill, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Benham Hill, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Benham Hill roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 1.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Benham Hill goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Homes near green spaces such as Victoria Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Benham Hill, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Benham Hill is about 1 mile east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Benham Hill is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Benham Hill. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across the RG14, RG19 and RG18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as Manor Lane, Arkle Avenue and Turnpike Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Stone Copse (1 mile north), Ashmore Green (1 mile north-east), Thatcham (1 mile east), Cold Ash (2 miles north-east) and Longlane (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Benham Hill
In Benham Hill, that means homes and buildings near Victoria Park, The Swan pub and Trinity School and the streets around them. Benham Hill’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (within half a mile north) and Donnington Castle (2.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
Towns and villages near Benham Hill
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Common roof problems in Benham Hill
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Broken or displaced guttering
Take a building like Fir Tree Primary 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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
Questions from Benham Hill
Is my home in Benham Hill listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Benham Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Benham Hill is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.