West Berkshire · London and the South East
Cold Ash Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Cold Ash.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead lifted at abutments
About our storm damage roof report in Cold Ash
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’ve noticed new damp or leaks inside and broken or displaced guttering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Cold Ash, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Cold Ash (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Cold Ash
Will you come out to Cold Ash?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Cold Ash is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How do I book a survey in Cold Ash?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Older cottages and farmhouses around Cold Ash can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How we price storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Storm damage roof reports around Cold Ash
With Shaw House about 2.4 miles west, Cold Ash sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to St. Mark's Church: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Anyone responsible for a site like Cold Ash St Mark's C.E. School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Cold Ash is about 2 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Cold Ash and the rest of West Berkshire. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG18. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Harewood Drive, Johnson's Lane and Walters Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Ashmore Green (1 mile south-west), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Longlane (2 miles north-west), Thatcham (2 miles south) and Wellhouse (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Cold Ash
We work in homes and buildings around Kennet School. For rail, the closest station is Thatcham station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cold Ash include Nature Discovery Centre.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- File receipts for anything you pay for
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Cold Ash
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you let a flat or house near Thatcham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you will get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
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How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Cold Ash, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.