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Storm damage roof report in Horncastle, Reading
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Horncastle, with photographs and a written report.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Horncastle doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Storm damage roof report in Horncastle
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We are frequently asked to look into damaged pots on the stack and broken or displaced guttering, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Horncastle can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Horncastle (RG30, RG31)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Horncastle
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horncastle?
Yes, Horncastle is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horncastle?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Horncastle
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a smaller place like Horncastle, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof by 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. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horncastle
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Storm damage roof reports around Horncastle
The wider area around Horncastle has a long history of building, with Mapledurham House about 2.8 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Anyone responsible for a site like Kennet Valley Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Broad Street Mall, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Living close to Calcot Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Horncastle is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. If you are in Horncastle, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG30 and RG31. Whether your property is on Low Lane, Usk Road and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Horncastle, we cover Fords Farm (1 mile south), Southcote (1 mile east), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-west) and Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Horncastle has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Horncastle
We work in homes and buildings around Elvian School, Prospect School and Calcot Park and the streets around them. Horncastle’s nearest station is Reading West station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Horncastle include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.