Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Harmans Water
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Harmans Water, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Harmans Water
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates or tiles and loose or torn flashings, across flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Harmans Water can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Harmans Water (RG12)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Harmans Water
What else we do in Harmans Water
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Harmans Water
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Surveys for landlords and agents in Harmans Water
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Harmans Water
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Bracknell, which Harmans Water 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 often come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles.
If you run a business near The Lexicon, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. The streets around a church such as St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you own a rental within reach of Martins Heron station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Harmans Water is about 1 mile south-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Harmans Water for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover Harmans Water. There is also a page for Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in RG12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on The Square, Jaguar Lane and Mendip Road. Main roads around Harmans Water include the A322. Other places close to Harmans Water include Jennett's Park (1 mile north-east), Forest Park (1 mile east), The Warren (1 mile east), Easthampstead (1 mile west) and Bracknell (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south-west) and Owlsmoor (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Harmans Water
We work in homes and buildings around The Brakenhale School, The Horse And Groom Public House and The Brakenhale School, among other places. Harmans Water’s nearest station is Martins Heron station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find The Lexicon (1.1 miles north-west) and Heatherwood Hospital (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Harmans Water includes Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to Harmans Water is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Harmans Water: your questions answered
Is Harmans Water within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Harmans Water worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it as you book. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How do I book a survey in Harmans Water?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.