West Berkshire · London and the South East
Mortimer West End Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Mortimer West End, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
How a storm damage roof report works in Mortimer West End
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged ridges and hips and stains appearing after strong winds.
Being in a small place like Mortimer West End makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Mortimer West End (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Mortimer West End
Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 4.3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Mortimer West End goes. 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, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St.Saviours: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For landlords with property near Mortimer station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Mortimer West End is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Mortimer West End, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across West Berkshire, we cover Mortimer West End. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across RG7 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Church Road, Back Lane and Chapel Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Mortimer (1 mile north-east), Three Ashes (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north-east) and West End Green (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Around Mortimer West End
We work in homes and buildings around Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, The Red Lion Public House and The Willink School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, about 2.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (1.1 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Mortimer West End includes Hosehill Lake.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Mortimer West End 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It is useful 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.
What affects the price in Mortimer West End
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Mortimer West End, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Useful tips for Mortimer West End property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Towns and villages near Mortimer West End
More services for Mortimer West End
Mortimer West End: your questions answered
Is Mortimer West End in the area you cover?
Yes, Mortimer West End is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Mortimer West End within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Mortimer West End?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
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. We can record the damage in our report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
What we are asked to look at in Mortimer West End
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you live near a park such as Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey