Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Owlsmoor, Bracknell Forest
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Owlsmoor, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
Surveys for landlords and agents in Owlsmoor
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords and agents in Owlsmoor book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Storm damage roof report in Owlsmoor: what you get
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’re worried about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, flashings and slate and tile slopes alike.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Owlsmoor can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Owlsmoor (GU47, RG45)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Owlsmoor
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Sandhurst station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Trees in and around Edgbarrow Woods shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Owlsmoor is about 1 mile north of Sandhurst, in Bracknell Forest. We survey roofs in Owlsmoor and the rest of Bracknell Forest, as part of our work across London and the South East. Owlsmoor is one of the places in Bracknell Forest where we work. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the GU47 and RG45 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Oak Avenue, South Road and Church Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Sandhurst (1 mile south), College Town (1 mile south), Crowthorne (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (2 miles south) and Frogmore (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bracknell (4 miles north), Wick Hill (5 miles north-east), Priestwood (5 miles north), Lawrence Hill (5 miles north), Binfield (5 miles north) and Quelm Park (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Owlsmoor
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Royal Military Academy Library, Edgbarrow Woods and The Iron Duke pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sandhurst station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Pinewood Hospital (2 miles north) and Staff College Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Questions from Owlsmoor
Do you cover smaller places like Owlsmoor?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Owlsmoor in the area you cover?
Yes, Owlsmoor is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Being in a smaller place like Owlsmoor doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in Owlsmoor?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
Take a building like Owlsmoor Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
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Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.