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Storm Damage Roof Report in Wickham Heath
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Wickham Heath. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Wickham Heath
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Common reasons to book are loose or torn flashings and damaged gutters and fascias, across flat roofs, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Wickham Heath makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Wickham Heath (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Wickham Heath
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Take a building like Stockcross C.E. School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
Also near Wickham Heath
Other services in Wickham Heath
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Wickham Heath questions
Will you come out to Wickham Heath?
Yes, Wickham Heath is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Wickham Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Leaks and storm damage in Wickham Heath
Historic houses such as Benham Park, about 1.8 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Wickham Heath goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Kintbury station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Wickham Heath is about 4 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. If you’re in Wickham Heath, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Wickham Heath is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Wickham Heath include Stockcross (1 mile south-east), Boxford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Benham (2 miles south), Bagnor (2 miles south-east) and Winterbourne (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (4 miles south-east), Thatcham (6 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Wickham Heath
In Wickham Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Bell pub. For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.5 miles south-east) and Hamstead Marshall 3 (1.9 miles south). For a walk, there is Sole Common Pond.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Wickham Heath can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.