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Storm damage roof report in Hanworth, Bracknell Forest
Storm damage roof reports in Hanworth and the rest of Bracknell Forest. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Homes around Hanworth frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Hanworth
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Common reasons to book are gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged ridges and hips, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Hanworth 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Hanworth (RG12, RG40)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Hanworth
Bracknell, which Hanworth 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. Low pitches let wind-driven rain reach further under the tiles, and flat-roofed garages and porches are common leak points. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For businesses in and around places such as The Lexicon, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Hanworth is about 1 mile south of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hanworth for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover Hanworth and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG12 and RG40 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Hanworth Road, Waterham Road and Crowthorne Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Birch Hill (1 mile east), Wooden Hill (1 mile west), Great Hollands (1 mile north-west), Home Farm (1 mile west) and Crown Wood (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (3 miles south), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north), Binfield (3 miles north), Quelm Park (3 miles north), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east) and College Town (4 miles south).
Near you in Hanworth
We work in homes and buildings around Easthampstead Park Community School, The Brakenhale School and Golden Retriever pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bracknell station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Pinewood Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Small Arms School Corps Weapons Collection (3.6 miles south). Not far away are Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
What affects the price in Hanworth
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hanworth
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. With lower homes, common in places like Hanworth, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Hanworth
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
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Questions from Hanworth
Is my home in Hanworth listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Hanworth be checked too?
It is often worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you cover Hanworth for storm damage roof reports?
Yes. We cover Hanworth and the rest of Bracknell Forest. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Common roof problems in Hanworth
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If you look after a building such as The Pines School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof