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Storm Damage Roof Report in Dunsden Green
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Dunsden Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Dunsden Green
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
About our storm damage roof report in Dunsden Green
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Typical surveys look at torn or lifted flat roof coverings and stains appearing after strong winds, across flat roofs, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Being in a small place like Dunsden Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Dunsden Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Dunsden Green
Other services in Dunsden Green
Dunsden Green roofs and the weather
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 3.9 miles north lies Greys Court, a reminder of how long the area around Dunsden Green has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Reading station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Dunsden Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Whether the building in Dunsden Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Reading, large and small.
Storm damage roof reports in RG4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Littlestead Green (1 mile west), Play Hatch (1 mile south), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Dunsden Green
Around Dunsden Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and The Flowing Spring pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Reading station, about 2.6 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Dunsden Green includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
How we price storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Dunsden Green?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Anyone responsible for a site like St Martin's Catholic Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Dunsden Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Questions from Dunsden Green
How do I find out if my home in Dunsden Green is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Dunsden Green?
Yes, Dunsden Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. 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.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.