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East Ilsley Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around East Ilsley, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
What happens if roof problems are left?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Around East Ilsley, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in East Ilsley
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
How a storm damage roof report works in East Ilsley
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Common reasons to book are slates and tiles blown off the roof and gutters pulled loose in the wind, across flat roofs, flashings and gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like East Ilsley face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- East Ilsley (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like East Ilsley needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in East Ilsley, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Wind, rain and roofs in East Ilsley
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
East Ilsley is about 6 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. East Ilsley is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. There is also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include High Street, Farriers Lane and Abingdon Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around East Ilsley: Compton (2 miles south-east), Chilton (3 miles north), Woodway (3 miles north-east), Upton (4 miles north) and Blewbury (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south), Burghfield Common (13 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (13 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles south-east).
What’s near East Ilsley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Downs School and The Star pub. Nearby you will also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.5 miles north) and Hampstead Norris Castle (3.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Churn Hill.
Other services in East Ilsley
Do you need a storm damage roof report in East Ilsley?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Stains appearing after strong winds
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Ilsleys Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- When you will get the report
East Ilsley questions
Will you come out to East Ilsley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in East Ilsley is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.