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Storm damage roof report in Birch Hill, Bracknell Forest
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Birch Hill.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Landlords, agents and block managers in Birch Hill
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Storm damage roof report in Birch Hill: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’re worried about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and broken or displaced guttering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Birch Hill, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Birch Hill (RG12)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Birch Hill
Other services in Birch Hill
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Birch Hill
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
Take a building like Birch Hill Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- The outcome of a claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Parking around Birch Hill is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
FAQs for Birch Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Birch Hill?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Birch Hill?
Yes, Birch Hill is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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 the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Storm damage roof reports in Birch Hill: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Birch Hill is part of Bracknell, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Leaks on homes like these frequently come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles.
If you let a flat or house near Bracknell station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Birch Hill is about 1 mile south of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We visit Birch Hill as part of our work across Bracknell Forest. Our Bracknell Forest coverage includes Birch Hill. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG12 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Hornby Avenue, Pakenham Road and Birch Hill Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Hanworth (1 mile west), Crown Wood (1 mile north-east), Wooden Hill (1 mile west), Great Hollands (1 mile north-west) and Home Farm (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (3 miles south-west), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Quelm Park (3 miles north), Whitegrove (3 miles north) and Temple Park (3 miles north).
Around Birch Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Brakenhale School, The Brakenhale School and Golden Retriever pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bracknell station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (1.9 miles north) and Pinewood Hospital (1.9 miles west). Not far away are Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
Useful tips for Birch Hill property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.