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Storm damage roof report in Fair Oak, West Berkshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Fair Oak, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Fair Oak
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flashings, and people most frequently book us about damaged gutters and fascias and new damp or leaks inside.
Being in a small place like Fair Oak makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Fair Oak (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fair Oak
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Fair Oak. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Fair Oak frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Places near Fair Oak
What else we do in Fair Oak
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Fair Oak
Do you cover Fair Oak?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Fair Oak as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Fair Oak?
Yes, Fair Oak is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- 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 use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Fair Oak
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Leaks and storm damage in Fair Oak
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Paul, 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 Thatcham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Ashford Hill Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Fair Oak is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Fair Oak is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Fair Oak is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG19 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Fair Oak include Ashford Hill (1 mile north), Plastow Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west) and Hyde End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Near you in Fair Oak
We work in homes and buildings around The Hurst School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Thatcham station, about 3.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Fair Oak include Thatcham Reed Beds.