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Earley Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Earley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
About our storm damage roof report in Earley
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. If you’re worried about lead lifted at abutments and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, flashings and flat roofs alike.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Earley as anywhere. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. A report setting out the damage, with photos, 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.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Earley (RG6, RG2, RG1)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Earley
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Earley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. A visit in Earley runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Places near Earley
What else we do in Earley
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Leaks and storm damage in Earley
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you own a rental within reach of Earley station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Oracle, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Anyone responsible for a site like Radstock Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Earley is about 2 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. If you’re in Earley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Wokingham coverage includes Earley.
Every address in RG6, RG2 and RG1 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Elm Road, Elm Lane and Mays Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Earley on the A327 and A3290, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Earley, we cover Lower Earley (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile west), Newtown (2 miles north-west), Whitley Wood (2 miles south-west) and Shinfield (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (4 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles east), Twyford (4 miles north-east) and Charvil (4 miles north-east). Earley is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham.
Landmarks near Earley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve, Leighton Park School and The Three Tuns pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include University of Reading library (0.7 miles north-west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.5 miles north-east). The closest station to Earley is Earley station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. On a house in a town like Earley, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Questions from Earley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Earley?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What do I need to do before a survey in Earley?
It helps to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Parking and access details for Earley help us plan the visit.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.