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Storm damage roof report in Winterbourne, West Berkshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Winterbourne, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
About our storm damage roof report in Winterbourne
After a storm, it is useful 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 we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Typical surveys look at lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on gutters and fascias, flashings and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Winterbourne, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Winterbourne (RG20, RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Common roof problems in Winterbourne
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- When you’ll get the report
- What insurance they carry
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Winterbourne questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Winterbourne?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Winterbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, Winterbourne is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Nearby places to Winterbourne
Other services in Winterbourne
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Winterbourne needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Winterbourne
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 2.6 miles south-east lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Winterbourne has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take a building like Mary Hare School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Winterbourne is about 3 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Winterbourne gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG20 and RG14. If you are just outside Winterbourne, we cover North Heath (2 miles north), Boxford (2 miles west), Chieveley (2 miles north-east), Donnington (2 miles south) and Downend (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south), Hungerford (8 miles west) and Calcot (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Winterbourne
In Winterbourne, that means homes and buildings near Trinity School. The nearest railway station is Newbury station, about 3.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.1 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. For older village homes like those around Winterbourne, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
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