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Storm Damage Roof Report in Burghfield Bridge
A careful look at the roof at your property in Burghfield Bridge, with photos and a written report.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Burghfield Bridge
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’re worried about stains appearing after strong winds and roofs hit by falling trees, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Burghfield Bridge, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us 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.
- Place
- Burghfield Bridge (RG30)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Burghfield Bridge
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a small place like Burghfield Bridge, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
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Questions from Burghfield Bridge
How do I find out if my home in Burghfield Bridge is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Burghfield Bridge in the area you cover?
Yes, Burghfield Bridge is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
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Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Common roof problems in Burghfield Bridge
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Anyone responsible for a site like Kennet Valley Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Burghfield Bridge often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Burghfield Bridge
With Mapledurham House about 3.8 miles north, Burghfield Bridge sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For businesses in and around places like Broad Street Mall, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. If you live near a park like Calcot Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Burghfield Bridge gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Reading.
All of RG30 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road. Other places close to Burghfield Bridge include Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Around Burghfield Bridge
Around Burghfield Bridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Calcot Park, Prospect School and Elvian School. The closest station to Burghfield Bridge is Reading Green Park station, about 1 mile east. Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.