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Storm damage roof report in Mill Green, West Berkshire
Storm damage roof reports in Mill Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
About our storm damage roof report in Mill Green
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed torn or lifted flat roof coverings and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Mill Green face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Mill Green (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Mill Green roofs and the weather
About 4.6 miles north-west lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Mill Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cheam School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Mill Green is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Mill Green, we can survey the roof. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Mill Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in RG19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Mill Green, we cover Headley (1 mile west), Goose Hill (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south), Crookham (1 mile north-east) and Heads Hill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Near you in Mill Green
We work in homes and buildings around New Greenham Park and The Travellers Friend pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Mill Green include Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. In a place like Mill Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Mill Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
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.
Places near Mill Green
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Mill Green
Do you cover smaller places like Mill Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Mill Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What we are asked to look at in Mill Green
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Living close to New Greenham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see