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Storm Damage Roof Report in Burghclere Common
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Burghclere Common, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Burghclere Common
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged ridges and hips and new damp or leaks inside.
In a village or hamlet like Burghclere Common, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Burghclere Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Burghclere Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Burghclere Common
How do I find out if my home in Burghclere Common is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Burghclere Common in the area you cover?
Yes, Burghclere Common is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Burghclere Common
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
The streets around a church such as Church of the Ascension are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Wind, rain and roofs in Burghclere Common
With Highclere Castle about 2.7 miles south-west, Burghclere Common sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live near a park like Sandleford Priory, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Newbury station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Burghclere Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Burghclere Common can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Burghclere Common is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. There’s also a page for Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Burghclere Common include Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south), Wash Water (1 mile west) and Sandleford (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Burghclere Common
We work in homes and buildings around Horris Hill School, Sandleford Priory and Burghclere Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Burghclere Common is Newbury station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.