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Caversham Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Caversham and the rest of Reading. We survey on any day of the week.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Storm damage roof report in Caversham: what you get
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Typical surveys look at flat roof edges peeled back and roofs hit by falling trees, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and flashings.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Caversham as anywhere. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. A report setting out the damage, with photographs, helps you explain what you’ve found, whether to an insurer or a roofer. Because wear and tear is usually excluded, the age of any damage matters.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Caversham (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Caversham
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A typical visit in Caversham begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Caversham: your questions answered
How should I get ready for a visit in Caversham?
Mostly, it is about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Caversham. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
Is Caversham in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Caversham as anywhere else.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Caversham
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Caversham has a long history of building, with Mapledurham House about 3 miles west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Grace Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you let a flat or house near Reading station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Living close to Eldon Square is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. Surveys in Caversham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Reading, large and small.
We cover every part of RG4 for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the B3345 close by, Caversham is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. We also cover Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). Caversham is one of the larger places we cover in Reading.
What’s near Caversham
In Caversham, that means homes and buildings near Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, The White Horse pub and Eldon Square, among other places. Caversham’s nearest station is Reading station, about 1.3 miles south. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.