Wokingham · London and the South East
Emmbrook Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Emmbrook. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Emmbrook
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. 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 give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed stains appearing after strong winds and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Emmbrook can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Emmbrook (RG41, RG40)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Emmbrook
Do you carry out roof surveys in Emmbrook?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Emmbrook?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Emmbrook?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Emmbrook book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
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What we are asked to look at in Emmbrook
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
The streets around a church like Woosehill Community Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Storm damage roof reports around Emmbrook
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit 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.
Landlords with a home close to Wokingham station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you look after a building such as Emmbrook Infant School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Emmbrook is about 1 mile north of Wokingham, in Wokingham. We visit Emmbrook as part of our work across Wokingham, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG41 and RG40 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Marks Road, Walter Road and Ashton Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Emmbrook, we cover Woosehill (1 mile south), Wokingham (1 mile south), Winnersh (1 mile north-west), Sindlesham (1 mile west) and Hurst (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 miles west), Woodley (3 miles north-west), Earley (3 miles west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Emmbrook has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Emmbrook
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Emmbrook School and The Emmbrook Inn, among other places. The closest station to Emmbrook is Wokingham station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.5 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking around Emmbrook is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.