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Storm damage roof report in Crookham, West Berkshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Crookham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof report in Crookham: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Common reasons to book are lead lifted at abutments and damaged flat roof membrane, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Crookham face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Crookham (RG7, RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Crookham
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. In a place like Crookham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Crookham
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
FAQs for Crookham
Do you cover smaller places like Crookham?
Yes, Crookham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crookham?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Crookham is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
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Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
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.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Crookham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Wind, rain and roofs in Crookham
With Shaw House about 5 miles north-west, Crookham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Landlords with a home close to Thatcham station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Crookham is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Crookham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Crookham is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Storm damage roof reports in RG7 and RG19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (2 miles south-east) and Plastow Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Crookham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kennet School and The Travellers Friend pub, among other places. The closest station to Crookham is Thatcham station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.7 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crookham include Thatcham Reed Beds.
When to book a survey in Crookham
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Brimpton C.E. Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Crookham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.