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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hermitage
Storm damage roof reports around Hermitage, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hermitage
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged flat roof membrane, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Hermitage, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hermitage (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Hermitage questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hermitage?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Hermitage is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Hermitage within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A price for the repairs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hermitage
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Wind, rain and roofs in Hermitage
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Hermitage has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 3.4 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Landlords with a home close to Newbury Racecourse station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Hermitage, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Berkshire, we cover Hermitage. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across RG18 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You will find streets like Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Hermitage
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse pub and the streets around them. Hermitage’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). The countryside around Hermitage includes Snelsmore Common.
Useful tips for Hermitage property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Also in Hermitage
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Hermitage needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hermitage
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hermitage Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you will get the report