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Storm damage roof report in Speen, West Berkshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Speen from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
About our storm damage roof report in Speen
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photographs to give to your insurer. If you are worried about stains appearing after strong winds and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many homes in small places like Speen face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Speen (RG14, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Speen questions
How do I find out if my home in Speen is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Speen within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
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.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Speen, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What we’re asked to look at in Speen
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Speen means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Which limits apply to the survey
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Speen
The wider area around Speen has a long history of building, with Benham Park about 0.9 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Speen is about 1 mile north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Speen for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Speen is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. Reading is in our area too.
All of RG14 and RG20 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Bath Road, Pound Lane and Speen Lane. We also cover the places around Speen: Bagnor (1 mile north), Speenhamland (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north-east), Stockcross (1 mile north-west) and Shaw (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (13 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Speen
Typical jobs here are in homes near Victoria Park, St Bartholomew's School and The Starting Gate pub. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.1 miles east) and Donnington Castle (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Speen include Rack Marsh.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.