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Storm damage roof report in Newbury, West Berkshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Newbury, with photographs and a written report.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Newbury
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you are worried about new damp or leaks inside and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings alike.
When a storm passes over a town like Newbury, loose tiles, slates and ridges are the first to move. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. A report setting out the damage, with photos, helps you explain what you’ve found, whether to an insurer or a roofer. Because wear and tear is typically excluded, the age of any damage matters.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Newbury (RG14, RG19, RG18, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Newbury
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
If you look after a building such as St Nicolas C.E. Junior School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Useful tips for Newbury property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Check how your policy defines a storm
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Newbury
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents and landlords in Newbury book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In Newbury, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers whatever is safely visible from outside, from windows and from the roof space.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Leaks and storm damage in Newbury
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 1 mile north, show how far back building in the area around Newbury goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church like St Nicolas Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you live near a park like Victoria Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Newbury is about 15 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Newbury and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Newbury is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. Reading is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in RG14, RG19, RG18 and RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Market Street, London Road and Donnington Square. With the A4 and A339 close by, Newbury is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Newbury: Greenham (1 mile south-east), Sandleford (1 mile south), Skinners Green (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Enborne (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Newbury has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Newbury
We work in homes and buildings around Victoria Park, The Diamond Tap and St Bartholomew's School, among other places. There is a railway station in Newbury itself: Newbury station. A little further out are Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). Not far away are Audrey's Meadow.
Newbury questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Newbury?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Newbury is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
What do I need to do before a survey in Newbury?
Very little. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work, and the visit in Newbury can get straight on.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Newbury?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you’re buying, it helps 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 drop us an email when you’re ready.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Newbury
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. In a family home in Newbury, a small roof fault lets water into places you can’t see, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there’s more to put right.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
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