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Storm Damage Roof Report in Englefield
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Englefield.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
What happens if roof problems are left?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Outbuildings and barns around Englefield are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
About our storm damage roof report in Englefield
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. 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 we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We are often asked to look into loose or torn flashings and new damp or leaks inside, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Englefield, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Englefield (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Englefield
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Englefield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A price for the repairs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Englefield roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Mapledurham House, about 3.8 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Englefield goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you let a flat or house near Theale station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take an older house close to Church of St Mark: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Englefield C.E. Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Englefield is about 5 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Englefield, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Englefield is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for storm damage roof reports.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG7. We also cover the places around Englefield: Theale (1 mile south-east), Tidmarsh (2 miles north), Sulham (2 miles north-east), Sheffield Bottom (2 miles south-east) and Little Heath (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Around Englefield
We work in homes and buildings around The Thatchers Arms, Theale Green Community School and Theale Green Community School and the streets around them. Englefield’s nearest station is Theale station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (5 miles west) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Englefield include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
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Englefield questions
Is Englefield within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Englefield?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.