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Storm damage roof report in Sandleford, West Berkshire
Storm damage roof reports in Sandleford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Sandleford
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like 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 gutters pulled loose in the wind and loose or torn flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks alike.
Roofs in small places like Sandleford often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Sandleford (RG19, RG20, RG14)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Estimates of repair costs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Places near Sandleford
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Sandleford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandleford?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Sandleford?
Yes, Sandleford is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Sandleford frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Storm damage roof reports around Sandleford
About 2.4 miles north lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Sandleford has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, 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, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Trees in and around Sandleford Priory shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building such as The Willows Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Sandleford is about 1 mile south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Sandleford and the rest of West Berkshire. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
We work across the RG19, RG20 and RG14 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Priory Place, Laurel Gardens and Sandleford Lodge Park and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Sandleford: Greenham (1 mile north-east), Newtown Common (1 mile south-west), Wash Common (1 mile west), Burghclere Common (1 mile south) and Newbury (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Around Sandleford
We work in homes and buildings around Sandleford Priory, St Bartholomew's School and Park House School. Sandleford’s nearest station is Newbury station, about 1.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Donnington Castle (3 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.