Storm damage roof report in Hungerford, West Berkshire

Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hungerford

Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We are often asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have gone and loose or torn flashings, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.

Around Hungerford, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.

The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.

How the survey works

The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Hungerford, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.

1. We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
2. Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
3. We view the roof from safe positions.
4. Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
5. The report, with photos, is emailed to you.

Before the survey

• Move anything stored under the loft hatch
• Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
• Show us where any leaks or stains appear

Getting a price

To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.

Ask for a survey

Advice

• Winter Roof Checklist for Homeowners

When to book a survey in Hungerford

When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.

Look out for signs like these:

• New damp or leaks inside
• Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
• Broken or displaced guttering
• Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles

For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Lawrence, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.

Questions to ask before booking

• How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
• Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
• Whether VAT is in the quoted price
• How much experience they have with roofs like yours

What’s in a roof survey