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Storm Damage Roof Report in Chazey Heath
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Chazey Heath. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or torn flashings
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chazey Heath
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Chazey Heath frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Chazey Heath (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Chazey Heath, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Chazey Heath
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chazey Heath?
Yes, Chazey Heath is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Chazey Heath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How do I book a survey in Chazey Heath?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What we are asked to look at in Chazey Heath
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Towns and villages near Chazey Heath
What else we do in Chazey Heath
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Storm damage roof reports in Chazey Heath: local notes
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses like Mapledurham House, about 1.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Chazey Heath goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Kidmore End Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Landlords with a home close to Tilehurst station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Chazey Heath is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Bookings from Chazey Heath are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the RG4 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Rokeby Drive and Chazey Close, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Chazey Heath, we cover Trench Green (1 mile west), Mapledurham (2 miles west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (3 miles south-west) and Tilehurst (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
What’s near Chazey Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, The Pack Saddle pub and The Warwick School. The closest station to Chazey Heath is Tilehurst station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.