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Wellhouse Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Wellhouse, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof report in Wellhouse: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed torn or lifted flat roof coverings and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings, ridges and hips and flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Wellhouse, 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, which matters if you’re 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Wellhouse (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wellhouse
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Why act early in Wellhouse
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. In a small place like Wellhouse, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Also in Wellhouse
FAQs for Wellhouse
Is Wellhouse in the area you cover?
Yes, Wellhouse is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Wellhouse?
Yes. Wellhouse is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are 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.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Storm damage roof reports around Wellhouse
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 3.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Wellhouse goes. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Thatcham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Wellhouse is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Wellhouse for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG18. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Hermitage (1 mile west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-west), Oare (1 mile north-west), Longlane (1 mile west) and Cold Ash (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Wellhouse
Around Wellhouse, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Horse pub. Wellhouse’s nearest station is Thatcham station, roughly 3.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Wellhouse can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- 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’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Wellhouse
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Take a building like Hermitage Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?