Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Shepherd's Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Shepherd's Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Shepherd's Green roofs and the weather
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses like Greys Court, about 0.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Shepherd's Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Landlords with a home close to Henley-On-Thames station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Peppard Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Shepherd's Green is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Shepherd's Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Shepherd's Green is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG9 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Shepherds Green and Satwell Close. If you’re just outside Shepherd's Green, we cover Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile south), Highmoor Cross (1 mile north-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile south-west), Peppard Hill (1 mile south-west) and Highmoor (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (11 miles north) and Tilehurst (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Shepherd's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge and The Lamb pub, among other places. Shepherd's Green’s nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 3.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.4 miles east) and Battle Hospital (6 miles south). Not far away are Warburg Nature Reserve.
Storm damage roof report in Shepherd's Green
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias alike.
Somewhere as small as Shepherd's Green, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Shepherd's Green (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. In a small place like Shepherd's Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shepherd's Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Shepherd's Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
FAQs for Shepherd's Green
Is Shepherd's Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Shepherd's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Shepherd's Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.