West Berkshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Hampstead Norreys
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Hampstead Norreys, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Hampstead Norreys
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Hampstead Norreys, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Hampstead Norreys (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Photograph damage inside the house too
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Hampstead Norreys 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 start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- 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 is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Common questions in Hampstead Norreys
Will you come out to Hampstead Norreys?
Yes, Hampstead Norreys is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hampstead Norreys?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hampstead Norreys as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, 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.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
More services for Hampstead Norreys
Hampstead Norreys roofs and the weather
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Hampstead Norreys is about 6 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We visit Hampstead Norreys as part of our work across West Berkshire, for homes and businesses alike. Hampstead Norreys is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in RG18 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as Church Street, Scottalls Lane and Forge Hill. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Yattendon (2 miles south-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles south-west), Oare (2 miles south-west), Frilsham (2 miles south-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (6 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hampstead Norreys
We work in homes and buildings around The Downs School and The White Hart pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (less than half a mile south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.8 miles south-west).
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hampstead Norreys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Hampstead Norreys?
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you look after a building such as Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you will get the report
- What insurance they carry
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.