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Storm Damage Roof Report in Fair Cross
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Fair Cross from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Fair Cross
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, flashings and slate and tile slopes alike.
Being in a small place like Fair Cross makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
It is not 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.
- Where
- Fair Cross (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Fair Cross
The wider area around Fair Cross has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 0.7 miles south. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near Church of St. Mary the Virgin, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you own a rental within reach of Mortimer station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Fair Cross is about 6 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We visit Fair Cross as part of our work across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Fair Cross is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the RG7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Stratfield Saye (1 mile south-west), West End Green (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west), Spanish Green (2 miles south) and Wokefield (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (14 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Near you in Fair Cross
The nearest railway station is Mortimer station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Fair Cross includes Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fair Cross
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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FAQs for Fair Cross
Is Fair Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, Fair Cross is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Fair Cross?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Fair Cross often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. In a place like Fair Cross, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
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