West Berkshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Longlane
Wondering about the roof at a property in Longlane? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Longlane and across West Berkshire, with plain-English findings.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
Useful tips for Longlane property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
About our storm damage roof report in Longlane
After a storm, safety comes 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. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across flat roofs, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Longlane face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Longlane (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Longlane needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
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 drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Longlane
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Around Longlane, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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 book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Longlane questions
Is Longlane in the area you cover?
Yes, Longlane is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you come out to Longlane?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we’ll record the rest.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Longlane
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Shaw House about 2.7 miles south-west, Longlane sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to Newbury Racecourse station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like Curridge Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to Holy Trinity: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Longlane, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Longlane is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG18 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece. Close by, we survey roofs in Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Longlane
Around Longlane, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bunk Inn. The closest station to Longlane is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 3.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.