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Storm damage roof report in Upper Basildon, Oxfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Upper Basildon, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Upper Basildon
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a written report with photographs, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged ridges and hips, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Upper Basildon, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Upper Basildon (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Upper Basildon
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you let a flat or house near Pangbourne station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Upper Basildon
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Upper Basildon: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upper Basildon?
Yes, Upper Basildon is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Upper Basildon listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Basildon
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Wind, rain and roofs in Upper Basildon
About 1.4 miles north-east lies Basildon Park, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Basildon has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you look after a building such as Basildon C.E. Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Stephen's Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Upper Basildon is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Upper Basildon, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Upper Basildon is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. There is also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Aldworth Road, Beckfords and Emery Acres and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in New Town (1 mile south-east), Stubbles (1 mile west), Ashampstead (2 miles west), Ashampstead Green (2 miles west) and Burnt Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Near you in Upper Basildon
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Andrew's School and The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pangbourne station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
Also near Upper Basildon
What else we do in Upper Basildon
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Upper Basildon, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.