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Storm Damage Roof Report in Bury's Bank
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Bury's Bank. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Common questions in Bury's Bank
Do you cover Bury's Bank?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Bury's Bank is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Bury's Bank is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Bury's Bank?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
About our storm damage roof report in Bury's Bank
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. 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 are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and stains appearing after strong winds, across gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Bury's Bank, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Bury's Bank (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Bury's Bank book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Towns and villages near Bury's Bank
Also in Bury's Bank
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
What we are asked to look at in Bury's Bank
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Homes near green spaces like New Greenham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
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.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Bury's Bank
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. With Shaw House about 2.2 miles north-west, Bury's Bank sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as The Willows Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Newbury Racecourse station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Bury's Bank is about 2 miles south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We visit Bury's Bank as part of our work across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across West Berkshire, we cover Bury's Bank and the places around it. There is also a page for Reading.
We work across RG19 for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Bury's Bank, we cover Heads Hill (1 mile south-east), Bishop's Green (1 mile south), Headley (2 miles south-east), Mill Green (3 miles south-east) and Colthrop (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
What’s near Bury's Bank
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to New Greenham Park and St Bartholomew's School. Bury's Bank’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Audrey's Meadow.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Bury's Bank, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.