West Berkshire · London and the South East
Hell Corner Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Hell Corner and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof reports around Hell Corner
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Stargroves, about 2.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hell Corner. 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 look after a building such as Inkpen Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Laurence, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Hell Corner is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Hell Corner are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Hell Corner is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We cover every part of the RG17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We also cover Inkpen Common (1 mile west), Inkpen (1 mile west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Kintbury (2 miles north) and Lower Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (6 miles east).
Around Hell Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crown and Garter pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Hell Corner is Kintbury station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hell Corner
Wear and tear is normally 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: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Typical surveys look at damaged pots on the stack and holes or cracks caused by debris, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
For a small place like Hell Corner, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Hell Corner (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Hell Corner, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Questions from Hell Corner
Do you cover Hell Corner?
Yes, Hell Corner is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hell Corner as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Hell Corner?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hell Corner
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hell Corner and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hell Corner
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you let a flat or house near Kintbury station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.