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Storm Damage Roof Report in Inkpen
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Inkpen.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
About our storm damage roof report in Inkpen
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and people most frequently book us about ridge tiles that have come loose and damaged gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Inkpen, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. 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 report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Inkpen (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Inkpen often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Useful tips for Inkpen property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Leaks and storm damage in Inkpen
The wider area around Inkpen has a long history of building, with Stargroves about 3.2 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Inkpen Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Kintbury station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Inkpen is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Inkpen, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Folly Road, Post Office Road and Robins Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Inkpen, we cover Inkpen Common (1 mile south-east), Upper Green (1 mile south), Hell Corner (1 mile east), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Near you in Inkpen
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crown and Garter pub. For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Towns and villages near Inkpen
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Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Inkpen can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Common questions in Inkpen
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Inkpen?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Inkpen?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Inkpen
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.