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Storm Damage Roof Report in Harpsden
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Harpsden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged gutters and fascias
How a storm damage roof report works in Harpsden
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We are often asked to look into loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and damaged ridges and hips, on ridges and hips, flashings and flat roofs.
Being in a small place like Harpsden makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Harpsden (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Harpsden
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Older and listed buildings around Harpsden may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Storm damage roof reports in Harpsden: local notes
About 2.8 miles north-west lies Greys Court, a reminder of how long the area around Harpsden has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Trinity Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you let a flat or house near Henley-On-Thames station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Harpsden is about 4 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Harpsden are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG9 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Harpsden include Harpsden Bottom (1 mile west), Henley-on-Thames (1 mile north), Shiplake Cross (1 mile south), Binfield Heath (2 miles south-west) and Lower Assendon (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west), Little Heath (8 miles south-west) and Oakley (12 miles north).
What’s near Harpsden
In Harpsden, that means homes and buildings near The Jolly Waterman pub, Gillotts School and Rupert House School, among other places. The closest station to Harpsden is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 0.9 miles north. A little further out are Frazer Nash Archives (0.7 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Harpsden needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Harpsden
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Harpsden questions
Do you cover Harpsden?
Yes, Harpsden is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Harpsden as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Harpsden?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I book a survey in Harpsden?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.