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Storm damage roof report in Eddington, West Berkshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Eddington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
About our storm damage roof report in Eddington
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Eddington, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Eddington (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Eddington, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Eddington. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Eddington, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Eddington
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Check your policy for how to report damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Wind, rain and roofs in Eddington
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take a building like Hungerford Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live in an older home near Hungerford Methodist Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Hungerford station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Eddington and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Waram Close, Oxford Street and Kennet Court, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Eddington: Upper Eddington (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (8 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Eddington
In Eddington, that means homes and buildings near Amore pub and John O'Gaunt School and the streets around them. Eddington has its own railway station: Hungerford station. For a walk, there is Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
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Questions from Eddington
Do you cover smaller places like Eddington?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Eddington listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.