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Storm Damage Roof Report in Chieveley
Storm damage roof reports in Chieveley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Why get it checked now?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a small place like Chieveley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Storm damage roof report in Chieveley
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We are often asked to look into new damp or leaks inside and damaged ridges and hips, across flashings, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Chieveley, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Chieveley (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chieveley
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chieveley. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Chieveley, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Wind, rain and roofs in Chieveley
With Shaw House about 3.6 miles south, Chieveley 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Chieveley Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Chieveley is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Chieveley is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire, for homes and businesses alike. Chieveley is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across RG20 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, East Lane and Sowbury Park. If you’re just outside Chieveley, we cover Downend (1 mile north), North Heath (1 mile west), World's End (2 miles north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Near you in Chieveley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wheatsheaf pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles south). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.
Common roof problems in Chieveley
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Landlords with a home close to Newbury Racecourse station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
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Chieveley questions
Do you cover Chieveley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Chieveley as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Chieveley is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Chieveley?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.