Wokingham · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Hare Hatch
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hare Hatch and the rest of Wokingham. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Hare Hatch: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you are worried about gutters pulled loose in the wind and new damp or leaks inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Hare Hatch, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Hare Hatch (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Older and listed buildings around Hare Hatch may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Hare Hatch
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
Trees in and around Loddon Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- When you’ll get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
Storm damage roof reports around Hare Hatch
Harleyford Manor, about 4.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hare Hatch. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Robert Piggott CofE Infant School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Wargrave station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hare Hatch can all book storm damage roof reports. Across Wokingham, we cover Hare Hatch. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in RG10 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Around Hare Hatch
Around Hare Hatch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queen Victoria pub, Loddon Nature Reserve and The Piggott School and the streets around them. Hare Hatch’s nearest station is Wargrave station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Hare Hatch includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Hare Hatch can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
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Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
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.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Hare Hatch, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Hare Hatch: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hare Hatch is listed?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hare Hatch?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.