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Storm Damage Roof Report in Upper Bucklebury
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Upper Bucklebury, with photos and a clear written report.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in Upper Bucklebury
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Upper Bucklebury often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Upper Bucklebury (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Upper Bucklebury
Will you come out to Upper Bucklebury?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Upper Bucklebury 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 is 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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Common roof problems in Upper Bucklebury
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
If you let a flat or house near Thatcham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
Also in Upper Bucklebury
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Upper Bucklebury
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Upper Bucklebury needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Upper Bucklebury roofs and the weather
Historic houses like Shaw House, about 4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Upper Bucklebury goes. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like Bucklebury C.E. Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Upper Bucklebury is about 2 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cover Upper Bucklebury and the rest of West Berkshire. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Upper Bucklebury and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG7 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Little Lane, Roundfield and Broad Lane. If you are just outside Upper Bucklebury, we cover Midgham (1 mile south-east), Thatcham (2 miles south-west), Cold Ash (2 miles west), Ashmore Green (2 miles west) and Wellhouse (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (11 miles east) and Calcot (8 miles east).
What’s near Upper Bucklebury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cottage Inn and Kennet School. Upper Bucklebury’s nearest station is Thatcham station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (3.7 miles north). Not far away are Nature Discovery Centre.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.