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Storm damage roof report in East Garston, West Berkshire
Storm damage roof reports in East Garston, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A price for the repairs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in East Garston
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
How a storm damage roof report works in East Garston
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Typical surveys look at damaged ridges and hips and damaged flat roof membrane, across ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as East Garston, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- East Garston (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like East Garston, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in East Garston, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Questions from East Garston
Do you cover smaller places like East Garston?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Garston?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in East Garston?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in East Garston
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
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.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
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.
Storm damage roof reports around East Garston
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Around East Garston, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
East Garston is about 7 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. In East Garston, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across West Berkshire, we cover East Garston and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in RG17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Station Road, Back Street and Humphrey's Lane. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Eastbury (1 mile west), East Garston Woodlands (1 mile south-west), Great Shefford (2 miles south-east), East Shefford (2 miles south-east) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles south-east), Thatcham (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles south), Lambourn (3 miles north-west) and Shaw (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near East Garston
The countryside around East Garston includes Watts Bank.