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Storm damage roof report in Burghfield Common, West Berkshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Burghfield Common from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- A price for the repairs
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
About our storm damage roof report in Burghfield Common
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged flat roof membrane and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Houses in smaller places like Burghfield Common can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Burghfield Common (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Burghfield Common questions
How do I find out if my home in Burghfield Common is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burghfield Common?
Yes, Burghfield Common is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burghfield Common
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Burghfield Common. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Places near Burghfield Common
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What affects the price in Burghfield Common
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Wind, rain and roofs in Burghfield Common
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Stratfield Saye House about 4.4 miles south-east, Burghfield Common sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Garland Junior School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Mortimer station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Burghfield Common is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. In Burghfield Common, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire.
Surveys in RG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Ragdale, Oakdene and Badgers Glade or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Goddard's Green (1 mile south-east), Mortimer (2 miles south), Wokefield (2 miles east), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-east) and Mortimer West End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Burghfield Common has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Burghfield Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Willink School, The Rising Sun pub and The Willink School. Burghfield Common’s nearest station is Mortimer station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Burghfield Common include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Burghfield Common
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead lifted at abutments
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. A visit to a smaller place like Burghfield Common is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.