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Storm damage roof report in Upper Lambourn, West Berkshire
Storm damage roof reports in Upper Lambourn, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Storm damage roof report in Upper Lambourn: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We’re often asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged flat roof membrane, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Upper Lambourn makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Upper Lambourn
About 2.1 miles west lies Ashdown House, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Lambourn has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Around Upper Lambourn, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. If you’re in Upper Lambourn, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street and Maddle Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Upper Lambourn: Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Around Upper Lambourn
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Malt Shovel pub, among other places. Not far away are Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Towns and villages near Upper Lambourn
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How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Upper Lambourn needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Common questions in Upper Lambourn
Is Upper Lambourn within the area you cover?
Yes. Upper Lambourn is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Upper Lambourn in the area you cover?
Yes, Upper Lambourn is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Upper Lambourn?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How we price storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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. An independent report can follow. For older village homes like those around Upper Lambourn, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- A written report with photos
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.