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Storm damage roof report in Lower Basildon, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Lower Basildon from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Lower Basildon
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or torn flashings and damaged flat roof membrane.
Somewhere as small as Lower Basildon, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Lower Basildon (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lower Basildon
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
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 between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Lower Basildon can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Wind, rain and roofs in Lower Basildon
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 0.3 miles south lies Basildon Park, a reminder of how long the area around Lower Basildon has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St Bartholomew's Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Goring & Streatley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Lower Basildon is about 7 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lower Basildon can all book storm damage roof reports. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Goring (2 miles north), Elvendon (2 miles north-east), Streatley (2 miles north-west), South Stoke (3 miles north) and Hungerford Green (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (8 miles north).
Near you in Lower Basildon
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Tavern, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 1.4 miles north-west. A little further out are Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Hartslock.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. 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 will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Common questions in Lower Basildon
Is Lower Basildon in the area you cover?
Yes, Lower Basildon is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Basildon?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Leave it or get it looked at?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Around Lower Basildon, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.