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Storm damage roof report in Emmer Green, Reading
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Emmer Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Surveys for landlords and agents in Emmer Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Landlords and agents in Emmer Green book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
About our storm damage roof report in Emmer Green
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We’re often asked to look into roofs hit by falling trees and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Older cottages and houses around Emmer Green may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Emmer Green (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Emmer Green
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What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Emmer Green, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Emmer Green
Historic houses such as Mapledurham House, about 3.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Emmer Green goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to St Barnabas Church Hall: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like The Hill Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you run a business near Broad Street Mall, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Emmer Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. We visit Emmer Green as part of our work across Reading, for homes and businesses alike. Emmer Green is one of the places in Reading where we work.
We work across RG4 for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Kiln Road, Grove Road and Barnes Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Caversham (1 mile south-west), Caversham Park Village (1 mile east), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south), Horncastle (4 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (5 miles south).
What’s near Emmer Green
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse pub, Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. The nearest railway station is Reading station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Broad Street Mall (2 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In an older home around Emmer Green, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Emmer Green
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Emmer Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Emmer Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Emmer Green?
Yes, Emmer Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
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 provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.