West Berkshire · London and the South East
Burghfield Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Burghfield Hill, with photos and a clear written report.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
About our storm damage roof report in Burghfield Hill
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. 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. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Common reasons to book are broken or displaced guttering and new damp or leaks inside, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and gutters and fascias.
Older cottages and houses around Burghfield Hill may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Burghfield Hill (RG7, RG30)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Burghfield Hill
The wider area around Burghfield Hill has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 4.3 miles south-east. 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you let a flat or house near Mortimer station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like Garland Junior School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Burghfield Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Burghfield Hill and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Burghfield Hill and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG7 and RG30. You’ll find streets such as Ash Lane, Auclum Lane and Valley Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Burghfield Hill, we cover Burghfield (1 mile north), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Trash Green (1 mile north), Ufton Nervet (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Burghfield Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire.
Around Burghfield Hill
We work in homes and buildings around The Rising Sun pub, The Willink School and The Willink School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Burghfield Hill include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
Questions from Burghfield Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burghfield Hill?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Burghfield Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Burghfield Hill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. In an older home around Burghfield Hill, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Burghfield Hill
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
When to book a survey in Burghfield Hill
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Burghfield Hill, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- How your policy defines a storm
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips