West Berkshire · London and the South East
Plastow Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Plastow Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Plastow Green roofs and the weather
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, 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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Paul, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you let a flat or house near Thatcham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Cheam School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Plastow Green is about 4 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Plastow Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Across West Berkshire, we cover Plastow Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG19. Other places close to Plastow Green include Goose Hill (1 mile north-east), Mill Green (1 mile north), Headley (1 mile north-west), Fair Oak (1 mile east) and Ashford Hill (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Near you in Plastow Green
Plastow Green’s nearest station is Thatcham station, roughly 2.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Plastow Green includes Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
How a storm damage roof report works in Plastow Green
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re often asked to look into gutters pulled loose in the wind and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across ridges and hips, flashings and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Plastow Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Plastow Green (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Plastow Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Plastow Green. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Plastow Green property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Plastow Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Plastow Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Plastow Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Plastow Green is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Plastow Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.