Wokingham · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Reading
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Reading, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Reading
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. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you are worried about damaged pots on the stack and stains appearing after strong winds, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
When a storm passes over a place the size of Reading, lots of roofs can be hit at once. An independent record of what can be seen, with photos, helps you explain the damage or the leak to whoever deals with it next. We report what we find; we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so telling old damage from new matters.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Reading (RG6, RG31, RG1, RG30)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Reading
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a place with as many rented homes as Reading, small roof faults frequently turn into tenant complaints. Spotting it early is easier than dealing with water damage in an occupied home.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Reading
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Reading roofs and the weather
With Mapledurham House about 3.6 miles north-west, Reading sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Coley Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For businesses in and around places such as The Oracle, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. For landlords with property near Reading West station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Reading. Reading is one of the towns and villages in Wokingham we cover for storm damage roof reports.
Here we cover the RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place. With the A4 and A33 close by, Reading is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Reading, we cover Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Reading has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Reading
Around Reading, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Former Kennet Arms, Eldon Square and Kendrick School, among other places. Other local landmarks include University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east) and Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north). The nearest railway station is Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (within half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Sonning Hill and Longwater.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Reading
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Reading
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Reading: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Reading?
Yes, Reading is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Reading listed or in a conservation area?
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 this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts 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.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Towns and villages near Reading
What else we do in Reading
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a commercial building or block in Reading, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it before the visit. At home, it is useful to clear a route to the loft and point out any stains or leaks. The written report follows, with photos.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.