Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Farley Wood
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Farley Wood, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in Farley Wood
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Typical surveys look at broken or displaced guttering and stains appearing after strong winds, on ridges and hips, flashings and gutters and fascias.
Older cottages and houses around Farley Wood may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Farley Wood (RG42, RG12, RG45)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Farley Wood
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for Farley Wood
Is Farley Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Farley Wood listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Farley Wood
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Around Farley Wood, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Farley Wood, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Farley Wood
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Storm damage roof reports around Farley Wood
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Bracknell, which Farley Wood is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Leaks on homes like these frequently come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Farley Wood, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. If you let a flat or house near Bracknell station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Farley Wood is about 1 mile north-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Whether the building in Farley Wood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Farley Wood is one of the places in Bracknell Forest we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in RG42, RG12 and RG45 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Cain Road, Park Lane and London Road. We also cover Popeswood (1 mile north-west), Amen Corner (1 mile south), Temple Park (1 mile north-east), Priestwood (1 mile east) and Binfield (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sandhurst (5 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south-east), The Warren (3 miles east), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south) and Martins Heron (3 miles east).
Near you in Farley Wood
In Farley Wood, that means homes and buildings near The Brakenhale School, The Roebuck pub and Garth Hill College, among other places. Farley Wood’s nearest station is Bracknell station, roughly 1.3 miles east. A little further out are Pinewood Hospital (2.4 miles south) and The Lexicon (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Farley Wood includes Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
What we’re asked to look at in Farley Wood
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mark, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs