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Storm damage roof report in Lower Shiplake, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Lower Shiplake, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lower Shiplake
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Lower Shiplake, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- A written report with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Lower Shiplake
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a report with photographs to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Lower Shiplake, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Lower Shiplake (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Lower Shiplake questions
Do you cover Lower Shiplake?
Yes, Lower Shiplake is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Lower Shiplake is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Estimates of repair costs
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lower Shiplake
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
Leaks and storm damage in Lower Shiplake
With Greenlands about 3.6 miles north, Lower Shiplake sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Shiplake Church of England School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Shiplake station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Lower Shiplake is about 4 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lower Shiplake can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Lower Shiplake is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in RG9 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Station Road, Oaks Road and Quarry Lane. Being close to the A4155, Lower Shiplake is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Lower Shiplake, we cover Wargrave (1 mile south-east), Cockpole Green (2 miles north-east), Remenham Hill (2 miles north), Bowsey Hill (2 miles east) and Remenham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (13 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (8 miles south-west) and Oakley (13 miles north).
Around Lower Shiplake
In Lower Shiplake, that means homes and buildings near Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, The Baskerville pub and Mill Meadows, among other places. There is a railway station in Lower Shiplake itself: Shiplake station. Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (1.3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Lower Shiplake
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Living close to Mill Meadows is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- What insurance they carry
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Lower Shiplake, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Lower Shiplake can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.