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Storm damage roof report in Leverton, West Berkshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Leverton, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof report in Leverton
Our storm damage report starts 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. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey slate and tile slopes, flashings and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and roofs hit by falling trees.
Roofs in small places like Leverton often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Leverton (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Leverton needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Leverton
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Useful tips for Leverton property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- File receipts for anything you pay for
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Also near Leverton
Also in Leverton
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Storm damage roof reports around Leverton
About 4.6 miles west lies Ramsbury Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Leverton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you let a flat or house near Hungerford station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Leverton is about 9 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Leverton and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Leverton is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of RG17 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-east), Hungerford (1 mile south) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (9 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Leverton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to John O'Gaunt School and Amore pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hungerford station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east. Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Leverton
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.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
FAQs for Leverton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leverton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Leverton?
Yes, Leverton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How do I book a survey in Leverton?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.