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Storm damage roof report in Ecchinswell, West Berkshire
Storm damage roof reports around Ecchinswell, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
About our storm damage roof report in Ecchinswell
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about water coming in after the storm and flat roof edges peeled back.
Many homes in small places like Ecchinswell 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Ecchinswell (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ecchinswell
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ecchinswell. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Ecchinswell often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Ecchinswell, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Useful tips for Ecchinswell property owners
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What we’re asked to look at in Ecchinswell
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Ecchinswell: your questions answered
Will you come out to Ecchinswell?
Yes, Ecchinswell is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Ecchinswell listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Ecchinswell?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we’ll record the rest.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Nearby places to Ecchinswell
Also in Ecchinswell
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Leaks and storm damage in Ecchinswell
Highclere Castle, about 3.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ecchinswell. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you own a rental within reach of Thatcham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Ecchinswell is about 5 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Ecchinswell and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Mill Lane, Oakfields Close and Ecchinswell Road. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Kingsclere (2 miles east), Bishop's Green (2 miles north), Headley (2 miles north-east), Plastow Green (2 miles north-east) and Mill Green (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (11 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north), Hungerford (12 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
What’s near Ecchinswell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak pub and The Clere School, among other places. The closest station to Ecchinswell is Thatcham station, roughly 4.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.