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Storm Damage Roof Report in Chalkhouse Green
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Chalkhouse Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in Chalkhouse Green: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We are often asked to look into damaged ridges and hips and lead lifted at abutments, on ridges and hips, flashings and gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like Chalkhouse Green face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Chalkhouse Green (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Chalkhouse Green
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Emmer Green Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Chalkhouse Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Common questions in Chalkhouse Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chalkhouse Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Chalkhouse Green?
Yes, Chalkhouse Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. For older village homes like those around Chalkhouse Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chalkhouse Green
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
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How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Leaks and storm damage in Chalkhouse Green
Historic houses like Mapledurham House, about 2.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Chalkhouse Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
The streets around a church such as Saint Barnabas Emmer Green are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you let a flat or house near Reading station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chalkhouse Green and the surrounding area. Across Reading, we cover Chalkhouse Green.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG4. Streets in the area include Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Chalkhouse Green: Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Chalkhouse Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bird in Hand pub, The Warwick School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. For rail, the closest station is Reading station, roughly 2.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Chalkhouse Green include South Lake and Sonning Hill.