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Goose Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Goose Hill from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Goose Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Goose Hill?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Goose Hill?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Goose Hill is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
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.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
About our storm damage roof report in Goose Hill
After a storm, it is useful 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 can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Typical surveys look at lead lifted at abutments and roofs hit by falling trees, across slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.
Many homes in small places like Goose Hill face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. 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 plan your next steps.
- Where
- Goose Hill (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Goose Hill
What else we do in Goose Hill
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Goose Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Landlord and commercial surveys in Goose Hill
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why get it checked now?
It is useful 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 Goose Hill, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Goose Hill
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Goose Hill roofs and the weather
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you live in an older home near 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 look after a building such as Ashford Hill Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Thatcham station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Goose Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Goose Hill, we can survey the roof. Across West Berkshire, we cover Goose Hill. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in RG19 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Mill Green (1 mile west), Plastow Green (1 mile south-west), Crookham (1 mile north-east), Hyde End (1 mile north-east) and Headley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Goose Hill
In Goose Hill, that means homes and buildings near The Hurst School, The Travellers Friend pub and Cheam School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.3 miles west). Not far away are Thatcham Reed Beds.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.