Wokingham · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Barkham
Storm damage roof reports across Barkham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
How a storm damage roof report works in Barkham
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Typical surveys look at flat roof edges peeled back and stains appearing after strong winds, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Barkham makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
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.
- Where
- Barkham (RG40, RG41)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Barkham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. In a small place like Barkham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Barkham?
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
For landlords with property near Wokingham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Barkham
Will you come out to Barkham?
Yes, Barkham is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Barkham?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Barkham is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Barkham roofs and the weather
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Take an older house close to Church of St James: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you look after a building like The Coombes Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. We visit Barkham as part of our work across Wokingham, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Barkham is one of the places in Wokingham where we work for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG40 and RG41. That includes homes and businesses on Barkham Road and Barkham Street. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Barkham
We work in homes and buildings around The Bull Public House And Smithy, Bohunt School Wokingham and Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve. The closest station to Barkham is Wokingham station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.