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Storm Damage Roof Report in Purley on Thames
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Purley on Thames and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Why it is worth a survey now in Purley on Thames
It is useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Around Purley on Thames, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof report in Purley on Thames
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Common reasons to book are broken or displaced guttering and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, across chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Purley on Thames 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Purley on Thames (RG8, RG31, RG4)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot 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 the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
When to book a survey in Purley on Thames
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Shop and office owners around Broad Street Mall may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- What experience they bring
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover
Purley on Thames: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Purley on Thames is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Purley on Thames?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Purley on Thames?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Homes around Purley on Thames often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Storm damage roof reports around Purley on Thames
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Purley on Thames has a long history of building, with Mapledurham House about 0.6 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Tilehurst station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Take a building like Purley CofE Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Purley on Thames is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Purley on Thames work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Purley on Thames and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the RG8, RG31 and RG4 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Glebe Road, Hazel Road and Menpes Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Purley on Thames, we cover Mapledurham (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-west), Little Heath (2 miles south) and Trench Green (2 miles north-east). 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).
Landmarks near Purley on Thames
Around Purley on Thames, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Denefield School, Round Copse and Roebuck pub. The closest station to Purley on Thames is Tilehurst station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Purley on Thames includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Nearby places to Purley on Thames
What else we do in Purley on Thames
What affects the price in Purley on Thames
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.