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Storm damage roof report in Headley, West Berkshire
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Headley. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Headley can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Headley, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Storm damage roof report in Headley: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and people most often book us about damaged flat roof membrane and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Headley, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Headley (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Headley
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Storm damage roof reports around Headley
Shaw House, about 4.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Headley. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Trees in and around New Greenham Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Thatcham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Headley is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. If you’re in Headley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Headley and the places around it. There’s also a page for Reading.
We work across RG19 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Ashford Hill Road, Thornford Road and Harrow Drive, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Headley, we cover Mill Green (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south-east), Heads Hill (1 mile north-west), Goose Hill (1 mile east) and Bishop's Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Headley
Typical jobs here are in homes near New Greenham Park. For rail, the closest station is Thatcham station, roughly 2.3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
Why get it checked now?
It helps 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. For older village homes like those around Headley, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent view of the roof
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Places near Headley
What else we do in Headley
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Headley
Do you cover smaller places like Headley?
Yes, Headley is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Headley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.