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Storm damage roof report in Forest Park, Bracknell Forest
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Forest Park, with photos and a written report.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Forest Park: what you get
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Common reasons to book are damaged gutters and fascias and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, across flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Forest Park can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
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.
- Where
- Forest Park (RG12)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Forest Park
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Lexicon, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Landlords, agents and block managers in Forest Park
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What affects the price in Forest Park
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Homes around Forest Park often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Questions from Forest Park
Is my home in Forest Park listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Forest Park?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Storm damage roof reports in Forest Park: local notes
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Martins Heron station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harmans Water Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Forest Park is about 1 mile south-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. In Forest Park, as across Bracknell Forest, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Bracknell Forest, large and small. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG12. Local streets include Bog Lane, Bere Road and The Square. Close by, we survey roofs in The Warren (1 mile north-east), Jennett's Park (1 mile north), Martins Heron (1 mile north), Harmans Water (1 mile west) and Bullbrook (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Temple Park (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south-west) and Farley Wood (3 miles north-west). Forest Park is among the bigger towns we cover in Bracknell Forest.
Landmarks near Forest Park
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ranelagh School and The Brakenhale School and the streets around them. Forest Park has its own railway station: Martins Heron station. Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (1.8 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Forest Park includes Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. With lower homes, common in places like Forest Park, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Forest Park
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID