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Storm Damage Roof Report in Stratfield Saye
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Stratfield Saye, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Stratfield Saye: your questions answered
Do you cover Stratfield Saye?
Yes, Stratfield Saye is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Stratfield Saye is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Stratfield Saye
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Stratfield Saye, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Stratfield Saye (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Wind, rain and roofs in Stratfield Saye
Stratfield Saye House, about 1.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stratfield Saye. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you live in an older home near Church of St. Mary the Virgin, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Stratfield Saye is about 5 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Whether the building in Stratfield Saye is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Stratfield Saye. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We work across RG7 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Green Lane, Fair Oak Lane and New Street and the roads around them. If you are just outside Stratfield Saye, we cover West End Green (1 mile west), Fair Cross (1 mile north-east), Spanish Green (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west) and Bramley Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Stratfield Saye
The closest station to Stratfield Saye is Mortimer station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Calleva Museum (3.3 miles west) and Beaumys Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Stratfield Saye can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Useful tips for Stratfield Saye property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Stratfield Saye
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
If you let a flat or house near Mortimer station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
- When you will get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Stratfield Saye, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Stratfield Saye
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
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