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Storm damage roof report in Langley Common, Wokingham
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Langley Common and across Wokingham.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Storm damage roof report in Langley Common: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. Common reasons to book are damaged ridges and hips and flat roof edges peeled back, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Langley Common, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Langley Common (RG40, RG41)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Langley Common and across Wokingham can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Langley Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Nearby places to Langley Common
Also in Langley Common
Common roof problems in Langley Common
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Trees in and around Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Langley Common
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you own a rental within reach of Wokingham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as St Eligius are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Langley Common is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. In Langley Common, as across Wokingham, every roof gets the same careful survey. Langley Common is one of the towns and villages in Wokingham we cover.
All of RG40 and RG41 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Langley Common Road and School Road. Other places close to Langley Common include Barkham (1 mile east), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south), California (1 mile south-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Reading (5 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Winnersh (3 miles north).
Near you in Langley Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Bramshill Hunt pub, Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve and Bohunt School Wokingham. Langley Common’s nearest station is Wokingham station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (4 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
Langley Common questions
Do you cover smaller places like Langley Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Langley Common 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 go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.