West Berkshire · London and the South East
Halfway Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Halfway, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Halfway
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed damaged flat roof membrane and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Halfway face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Halfway (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Places near Halfway
Other services in Halfway
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Halfway, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords and agents in Halfway book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Halfway questions
Is my home in Halfway listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Halfway?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Leaks and storm damage in Halfway
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Benham Park about 1.9 miles east, Halfway sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live near a park such as Hamstead Marshall Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Halfway is about 4 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Halfway and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across West Berkshire, we cover Halfway. There is also a page for Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Main roads around Halfway include the A4, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Halfway, we cover Clapton (2 miles north-west), Wickham (2 miles north), Easton (2 miles north), Upper Denford (3 miles west) and Lower Denford (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles east), Hungerford (5 miles west) and Lambourn (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Halfway
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Halfway pub and Hamstead Marshall Park. The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.9 miles east) and Hamstead Marshall 3 (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sole Common Pond.
Why act early in Halfway
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. For an older or listed building in a place like Halfway, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. 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 Halfway
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.