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Storm damage roof report in Newtown, Wokingham
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Newtown.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in Newtown: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you are worried about flat roof edges peeled back and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flat roofs alike.
In older homes around places like Newtown, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Newtown (RG1, RG6, RG4)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Newtown, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Newtown roofs and the weather
Historic houses like Mapledurham House, about 4.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Newtown goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Landlords with a home close to Reading station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John and St Stephen, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Oracle, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. Newtown is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Wokingham, we cover Newtown.
Storm damage roof reports in RG1, RG6 and RG4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Newtown has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Newtown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to University of Reading library, Eldon Square and The Fisherman's Cottage pub. You’ll also find Bulmershe College (under half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east). The closest station to Newtown is Reading station, about 1.1 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newtown
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Photograph damage inside the house too
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
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What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Newtown
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Newtown
How do I find out if my home in Newtown is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Newtown?
Yes, Newtown is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.