London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Reading
From the largest town to the smallest village in Reading, we can carry out storm damage roof reports. Clear prices including VAT, and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we work in Reading
Across Reading, that means an independent record of roof damage after a storm. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or call 07833 053749 to book.
Main towns
Storm damage roof report in Reading: how it works
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are stains appearing after strong winds and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
What affects the price in Reading
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why customers in Reading book us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Near you in Caversham
Around Caversham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Hill Primary School (under half a mile north-east), Grace Church (under half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Storm damage roof reports across Reading: local notes
When a storm passes over Reading, many roofs can be hit at once. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and wear and tear is normally excluded.
We work right across London and South East England, from the Isle of Wight to Hertfordshire, and Reading is well within that. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends.
Caversham: For landlords with property near Reading station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. With Mapledurham House about 3 miles west, the area around Caversham has a long history. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What we are asked to look at in Reading
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Reading
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.