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Storm Damage Roof Report in Crockham Heath
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Crockham Heath, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Crockham Heath
How do I find out if my home in Crockham Heath is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Crockham Heath?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Storm damage roof report in Crockham Heath
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged ridges and hips, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings alike.
For a small place like Crockham Heath, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Crockham Heath (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Towns and villages near Crockham Heath
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Storm damage roof reports in Crockham Heath: local notes
Historic houses such as Benham Park, about 1.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Crockham Heath goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Newbury station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Michael: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Crockham Heath is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In Crockham Heath, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Crockham Heath is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Church Lane and Church Close or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Crockham Heath, we cover Enborne (1 mile north), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile south-east) and Ball Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Crockham Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Park House School, Hamstead Marshall Park and Craven Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Crockham Heath is Newbury station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Crockham Heath includes Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Crockham Heath
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Crockham Heath can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. For older village homes like those around Crockham Heath, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Crockham Heath
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
We are often asked to look at:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Trees in and around Hamstead Marshall Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What insurance they carry
How we price storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.