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Storm Damage Roof Report in Stratfield Mortimer
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Stratfield Mortimer, with photos and a clear written report.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. For older village homes like those around Stratfield Mortimer, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stratfield Mortimer
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
About our storm damage roof report in Stratfield Mortimer
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
In a village or hamlet like Stratfield Mortimer, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Stratfield Mortimer can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Areas we can’t see safely
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
Common questions in Stratfield Mortimer
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stratfield Mortimer?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Stratfield Mortimer?
Yes, Stratfield Mortimer is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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 ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Stratfield Mortimer roofs and the weather
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 2.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Stratfield Mortimer goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Saint John The Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Mortimer station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Stratfield Mortimer. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in RG7 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close. If you are just outside Stratfield Mortimer, we cover Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Stratfield Mortimer
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Willink School and Horse and Groom pub and the streets around them. Stratfield Mortimer has its own railway station: Mortimer station. Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Stratfield Mortimer include Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.