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Storm damage roof report in Donnington, West Berkshire
Storm damage roof reports in Donnington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
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Storm damage roof report in Donnington
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Donnington, 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, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Donnington (RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Donnington
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Donnington means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What experience they bring
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Donnington
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Donnington has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 0.7 miles south-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live near a park like Victoria Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Donnington is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Donnington and nearby. Donnington is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in RG14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on The Orchids, The Redcoats and Cannon Close. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Speenhamland (1 mile south), Shaw (1 mile south-east), Bagnor (1 mile south-west), Speen (1 mile south-west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (12 miles east).
What’s near Donnington
In Donnington, that means homes and buildings near Trinity School, Victoria Park and The Castle pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Donnington Castle (within half a mile west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Donnington include Rack Marsh.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What affects the price in Donnington
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Donnington can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Donnington
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Places near Donnington
What else we do in Donnington
Donnington: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Donnington 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.
Is Donnington within the area you cover?
Yes, Donnington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, 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.