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Storm Damage Roof Report in Kintbury
Independent storm damage roof reports in Kintbury. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Kintbury
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We’re often asked to look into damaged pots on the stack and slipped or missing slates or tiles, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
In a village or hamlet like Kintbury, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Kintbury (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Kintbury roofs and the weather
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Benham Park, about 3.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kintbury. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Kintbury is about 5 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Kintbury work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
All of RG17 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Morrish Grove, and we cover them all. We also cover Hell Corner (2 miles south), Inkpen (2 miles south-west), Inkpen Common (2 miles south), Lower Green (2 miles south-west) and Upper Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles west), Lambourn (8 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Kintbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Prince of Wales pub and the streets around them. Kintbury has its own railway station: Kintbury station. Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Kintbury includes Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
When to book a survey in Kintbury
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Take a building like Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
FAQs for Kintbury
Is my home in Kintbury listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Kintbury in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Kintbury as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
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What else we do in Kintbury
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Kintbury, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Kintbury, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kintbury
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.