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Storm damage roof report in Earlstone Common, West Berkshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Earlstone Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Earlstone Common
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and people most often book us about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damaged pots on the stack.
Roofs in small places like Earlstone Common frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Earlstone Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Earlstone Common?
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Common reasons to book include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
Anyone responsible for a site like The Clere School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
Landlord and commercial surveys in Earlstone Common
Letting agents and landlords in Earlstone Common book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Earlstone Common, 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. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Earlstone Common, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Earlstone Common
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Earlstone Common
Other services in Earlstone Common
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Earlstone Common
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. Highclere Castle, about 2.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Earlstone Common. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Ascension are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Trees in and around Sandleford Priory shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Earlstone Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Earlstone Common and nearby. Earlstone Common 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 RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Earlstone Common, we cover Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south-west), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Wash Water (2 miles north-west) and Sandleford (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Near you in Earlstone Common
We work in homes and buildings around Burghclere Primary School, Horris Hill School and Sandleford Priory, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 3 miles north. A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Earlstone Common includes Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
Common questions in Earlstone Common
Is Earlstone Common within the area you cover?
Yes. Earlstone Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Earlstone Common is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.