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Storm damage roof report in Lower Earley, Wokingham
Wondering about the roof at a property in Lower Earley? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Lower Earley and across Wokingham, with plain-English findings.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
About our storm damage roof report in Lower Earley
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. 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. If you’ve noticed loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and lead lifted at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias alike.
Older cottages and houses around Lower Earley may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Lower Earley (RG6, RG41)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Lower Earley
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Homes near green spaces such as Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Earley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Oracle, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. We cover Lower Earley and the rest of Wokingham. Our area takes in places right across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in RG6 and RG41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). Lower Earley is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham.
What’s near Lower Earley
We work in homes and buildings around Crosfields School, University of Reading library and The Poachers pub. Nearby too are Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve (0.5 miles north) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north). The nearest railway station is Earley station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Earley includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Lower Earley, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- A price for the repairs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Questions from Lower Earley
Is Lower Earley in the area you cover?
Yes, Lower Earley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Lower Earley as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Lower Earley?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Lower Earley, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- 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
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Around Lower Earley, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lower Earley
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID