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Storm damage roof report in Wash Water, West Berkshire
Storm damage roof reports in Wash Water, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
How a storm damage roof report works in Wash Water
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are new damp or leaks inside and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Wash Water, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Wash Water (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Wash Water: local notes
About 2.7 miles south lies Highclere Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Wash Water has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Living close to Sandleford Priory is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near St Luke Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Wash Water is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Wash Water. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across RG20 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on Penwood Road and Andover Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Enborne Row (1 mile north-west), Wash Common (1 mile north-east), Newtown Common (1 mile east), Penwood (1 mile south-west) and Woolton Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles east).
Around Wash Water
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Park House School, Falkland Primary School and The Woodpecker pub, among other places. The closest station to Wash Water is Newbury station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.8 miles north-east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Wash Water includes Sidown Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
Wash Water: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Wash Water is listed?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Wash Water?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I book a survey in Wash Water?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Wash Water may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wash Water
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Common roof problems in Wash Water
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
For landlords with property near Newbury station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Wash Water, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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