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Storm damage roof report in Burghclere, West Berkshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Burghclere? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Burghclere and across West Berkshire.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Wind, rain and roofs in Burghclere
Historic houses like Highclere Castle, about 1.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Burghclere goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burghclere Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Newbury station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Burghclere is about 4 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Burghclere and nearby. Burghclere is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Coronation Close, Breachfield and Harts Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Earlstone Common (1 mile north-east), Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Penwood (2 miles west) and Wash Water (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Burghclere
In Burghclere, that means homes and buildings near The Clere School and Horris Hill School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Newbury station, about 3.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 2 (4.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). The countryside around Burghclere includes Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
Storm damage roof report in Burghclere
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Typical surveys look at lead lifted at abutments and damaged flat roof membrane, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Burghclere face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Burghclere (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Burghclere can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. In a place like Burghclere, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Burghclere
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Common roof problems in Burghclere
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you live in an older home near Church of the Ascension, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Common questions in Burghclere
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burghclere?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Burghclere as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Burghclere within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.