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Storm Damage Roof Report in Mapledurham
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Mapledurham.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Storm damage roof report in Mapledurham
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and roofs hit by falling trees.
Many homes in small places like Mapledurham face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Mapledurham (RG8, RG4, RG31)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Mapledurham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Towns and villages near Mapledurham
What else we do in Mapledurham
FAQs for Mapledurham
Do you cover smaller places like Mapledurham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mapledurham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mapledurham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords and agents in Mapledurham book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Mapledurham
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Mapledurham House, about 0.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mapledurham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Purley CofE Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Homes near green spaces like Round Copse can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Tilehurst station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Mapledurham is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Mapledurham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Mapledurham and the places around it.
Storm damage roof reports in RG8, RG4 and RG31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on St Mary's Avenue, Park Walk and The Short. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Purley on Thames (1 mile south-west), Trench Green (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (2 miles south), Chazey Heath (2 miles east) and Norcot (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
What’s near Mapledurham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Roebuck pub, Round Copse and Denefield School. The nearest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Mapledurham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.