West Berkshire · London and the South East
Inkpen Common Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Inkpen Common, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
How a storm damage roof report works in Inkpen Common
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. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. Common reasons to book are damaged gutters and fascias and new damp or leaks inside, across flashings, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like Inkpen Common face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Inkpen Common (RG17, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Inkpen Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Storm damage roof reports in Inkpen Common: local notes
Stargroves, about 2.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Inkpen Common. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Landlords with a home close to Kintbury station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Inkpen Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Inkpen Common is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We visit Inkpen Common as part of our work across West Berkshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Inkpen Common and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG17 and RG20 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Heads Lane, Rooksnest Lane and The Firs and the roads around them. We also cover Hell Corner (1 mile east), Inkpen (1 mile north-west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Around Inkpen Common
Around Inkpen Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Crown and Garter pub. Inkpen Common’s nearest station is Kintbury station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Inkpen Common includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Inkpen Common
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
When to book a survey in Inkpen Common
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Take an older house close to Church of St Laurence: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you will get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Common questions in Inkpen Common
Do you cover smaller places like Inkpen Common?
Yes. Inkpen Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Inkpen Common is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
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Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. Older cottages and farmhouses around Inkpen Common can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A written report with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.