West Berkshire · London and the South East
Marsh Benham Storm Damage Roof Report
Independent storm damage roof reports in Marsh Benham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof report in Marsh Benham: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’re worried about damaged gutters and fascias and water coming in after the storm, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Marsh Benham face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Marsh Benham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Marsh Benham
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
For a price for your roof in Marsh Benham, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Marsh Benham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Marsh Benham
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 0.7 miles east lies Benham Park, a reminder of how long the area around Marsh Benham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Homes near green spaces like Hamstead Marshall Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stockcross C.E. School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Marsh Benham is about 3 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Marsh Benham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Marsh Benham is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Stockcross (1 mile north-east), Bagnor (2 miles east), Speen (2 miles east), Wickham Heath (2 miles north) and Donnington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (15 miles east) and Lambourn (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Marsh Benham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hamstead Marshall Park, St Bartholomew's School and The Rising Sun pub, among other places. The closest station to Marsh Benham is Kintbury station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.6 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
Why get it checked now?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Around Marsh Benham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
FAQs for Marsh Benham
Will you come out to Marsh Benham?
Yes. Marsh Benham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Marsh Benham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Marsh Benham
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Marsh Benham. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks