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Lambourn Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Lambourn from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Lambourn
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged ridges and hips.
Older cottages and houses around Lambourn may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Lambourn (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Check how your policy defines a storm
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Also near Lambourn
What else we do in Lambourn
What we are asked to look at in Lambourn
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Water coming in after the storm
If you look after a building such as Lambourn CofE Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Leaks and storm damage in Lambourn
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. Historic houses such as Ashdown House, about 3.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Lambourn goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Lambourn across London and South East England. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Lambourn and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG17. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Sheepdrove (1 mile north-east), Upper Lambourn (1 mile north-west), Westcot (6 miles north), Sparsholt (6 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (12 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Lambourn has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Lambourn
In Lambourn, that means homes and buildings near The George pub and the streets around them. Not far away are Watts Bank and Rams Hill.
Lambourn questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lambourn?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Lambourn?
Yes, Lambourn is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lambourn
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Around Lambourn, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Lambourn
- 98% of customers satisfied
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a survey in Lambourn, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us 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
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.