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Storm damage roof report in North Heath, West Berkshire
Storm damage roof reports across North Heath, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Do you need a storm damage roof report in North Heath?
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Common reasons to book include:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Take a building like Chieveley Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Storm damage roof report in North Heath: what you get
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Typical surveys look at loose or torn flashings and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks.
For a small place like North Heath, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- North Heath (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Surveys for landlords and agents in North Heath
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
North Heath roofs and the weather
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around North Heath has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 3.8 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Landlords with a home close to Newbury station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
North Heath is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in North Heath and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across West Berkshire, we cover North Heath. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of RG20 for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to North Heath include Chieveley (1 mile east), Downend (1 mile north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south), Leckhampstead (2 miles north-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (6 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in North Heath
In North Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, about 4.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
FAQs for North Heath
Is my home in North Heath listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in North Heath?
Yes, North Heath is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like North Heath needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.