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Storm Damage Roof Report in Brightwalton
Independent storm damage roof reports in Brightwalton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
What affects the price in Brightwalton
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
About our storm damage roof report in Brightwalton
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. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Typical surveys look at holes or cracks caused by debris and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, on slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
For a small place like Brightwalton, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Brightwalton (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brightwalton
Landlords, agents and building managers in Brightwalton and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Brightwalton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, 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.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Brightwalton: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brightwalton?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Brightwalton?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Brightwalton
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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’s detailed. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Anyone responsible for a site like Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Brightwalton is about 6 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brightwalton can all book storm damage roof reports. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Brightwalton. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Dunmore Meadow and Saxons Acre. Other places close to Brightwalton include Brightwalton Green (1 mile south), Catmore (2 miles east), Farnborough (2 miles north), Stanmore (3 miles east) and West Ilsley (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles south-west), Calcot (15 miles east) and Lambourn (6 miles west).
What we are asked to look at in Brightwalton
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What’s outside the scope of the survey