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Storm damage roof report in Oare, West Berkshire
Need a storm damage roof report in Oare? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Oare
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed damaged ridges and hips and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Oare, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Oare (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
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. It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Oare often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
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.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Oare: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Oare?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Oare?
Yes, Oare is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Do you use drones?
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 every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Oare
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Leaks and storm damage in Oare
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Shaw House, about 4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Oare. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Hermitage Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you let a flat or house near Newbury Racecourse station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Oare and the surrounding area. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Oare and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in RG18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Manor Lane and Old Street. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
What’s near Oare
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse pub. The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.