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Storm damage roof report in Shaw, West Berkshire
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Shaw. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shaw
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates or tiles and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, across ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flashings.
In older homes around places like Shaw, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Shaw (RG14, RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Shaw
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shaw?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Shaw within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Wind, rain and roofs in Shaw
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Shaw has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 0.3 miles north-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live near a park such as Victoria Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Shaw is about 1 mile north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Shaw, we can survey the roof. Across West Berkshire, we cover Shaw and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG14 and RG18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Park Lane, Shaw Road and Kiln Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A4 close by, Shaw is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Shaw, we cover Speenhamland (1 mile west), Donnington (1 mile north-west), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (2 miles west) and Stockcross (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Shaw has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Shaw
We work in homes and buildings around Victoria Park, Trinity School and Trinity School. The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Donnington Castle (1.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1 mile east). The countryside around Shaw includes Audrey's Meadow.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Being in a smaller place like Shaw doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s 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.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shaw. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Shaw
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Hotels and guest houses near Shaw cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Around Shaw, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Shaw
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.