Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Bracknell Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Bracknell. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Bracknell: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We’re frequently asked to look into broken or displaced guttering and holes or cracks caused by debris, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Storms tend to hit many roofs in an area at once. A written record with photos helps you explain what’s happened, whether to an insurer, a landlord or a roofer. What a report can’t do is decide an insurance claim: that is up to the insurer. Insurers normally exclude wear and tear, so telling old damage from new matters.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Bracknell (RG12, RG42, SL5)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Bracknell
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Landlords with a home close to Bracknell station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Bracknell is about 29 miles west of London, in Bracknell Forest. We visit Bracknell as part of our work across Bracknell Forest, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Bracknell Forest, large and small. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in RG12, RG42 and SL5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Station Road, Market Street and Church Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Bracknell include the A322 and A329, which makes travel easy. We also cover Wildridings (1 mile south-west), Easthampstead (1 mile south-west), Harmans Water (1 mile south-east), Wick Hill (1 mile north-east) and Priestwood (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south-west) and Owlsmoor (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Bracknell Forest, Bracknell has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Bracknell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Market Inn, The Brakenhale School and Wildridings Primary School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Bracknell itself: Bracknell station. Nearby you’ll 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.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Bracknell
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Bracknell questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bracknell?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Bracknell be checked too?
Often, yes, so mention it when booking. Many homes in new towns like Bracknell have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a commercial building or block in Bracknell, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it ahead of the visit. For homes, clear the way to the loft hatch and tell us about any leaks you know of. You then get a photo-illustrated written report.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Useful tips for Bracknell property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.