London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Bracknell Forest
From the largest town to the smallest village in Bracknell Forest, we can carry out storm damage roof reports. Clear prices including VAT, and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Towns we cover in Bracknell Forest
What it covers: an independent record of roof damage after a storm. Find your town in the lists below for local details. To book, call 07833 053749.
Main towns
Storm damage roof reports across Bracknell Forest: what to expect
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Common reasons to book are roofs hit by falling trees and broken or displaced guttering, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
What affects the price in Bracknell Forest
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Near you in Bracknell
Around Bracknell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Market Inn, Holy Trinity Church and The Brakenhale School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Ranelagh School (under half a mile east) and Wildridings Primary School (0.5 miles south-west). Bracknell has its own railway station: Bracknell station. Nearby you will also find The Lexicon (0.5 miles north) and Pinewood Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
Roofs and weather across Bracknell Forest
In Bracknell Forest, our storm damage roof reports work takes in houses, flats and commercial buildings, from Bracknell, Sandhurst and Wick Hill to the quieter places in between. You get a written record with photographs.
Several airports in London and South East England have flight restriction zones around them, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in Bracknell Forest. Where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
Bracknell: If you let a flat or house near Bracknell station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ranelagh School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Why act early?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow.
Before you book any surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Why roofs fail
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Bracknell Forest, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
FAQs for Bracknell Forest
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.