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Storm damage roof report in Tutts Clump, West Berkshire
Storm damage roof reports in Tutts Clump and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Tutts Clump
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Water coming in after the storm
If you look after a building such as Bradfield C.E. Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
About our storm damage roof report in Tutts Clump
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. We’re often asked to look into damaged gutters and fascias and holes or cracks caused by debris, across flashings, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Tutts Clump, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Tutts Clump (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Tutts Clump property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Check your policy for how to report damage
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Tutts Clump
Is my home in Tutts Clump listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Tutts Clump within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Tutts Clump?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Tutts Clump roofs and the weather
About 4.6 miles north lies Basildon Park, a reminder of how long the area around Tutts Clump has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Aldermaston station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Peter's Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Tutts Clump is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Tutts Clump, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Tutts Clump is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. There is also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Green Lane, Bishops Road and Rotten Row Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Southend (1 mile south-east), Stanford Dingley (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile south-east), Beenham (1 mile south) and Chapel Row (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (5 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (9 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles east).
Around Tutts Clump
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queens Head pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Aldermaston station, roughly 2.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (3.5 miles east) and Yattendon Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Tutts Clump includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Tutts Clump 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 you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What affects the price in Tutts Clump
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.