West Berkshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Sheepdrove, West Berkshire
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Sheepdrove. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
About our storm damage roof report in Sheepdrove
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey flat roofs, flashings and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Somewhere as small as Sheepdrove, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Sheepdrove (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
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 ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sheepdrove
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Sheepdrove. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Sheepdrove?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged gutters and fascias
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Common questions in Sheepdrove
Do you cover smaller places like Sheepdrove?
Yes. Sheepdrove is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sheepdrove?
Yes, Sheepdrove is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
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.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Also near Sheepdrove
Also in Sheepdrove
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Sheepdrove can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports around Sheepdrove
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Ashdown House, about 3.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Sheepdrove goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Sheepdrove is about 6 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Sheepdrove are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Berkshire, we cover Sheepdrove and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Every address in RG17 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Sheepdrove: Lambourn (1 mile south-west), Upper Lambourn (2 miles west), Sparsholt (5 miles north), Westcot (5 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (11 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Sheepdrove
Not far away are Rams Hill and Seven Barrows.