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Storm damage roof report in Shinfield, Reading
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Shinfield, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Shinfield?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
We are often asked to look at:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
For landlords with property near Reading Green Park station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
- When you will get the report
Storm damage roof report in Shinfield: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flashings, and people most frequently book us about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and broken or displaced guttering.
In older homes around places like Shinfield, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Shinfield (RG2)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Shinfield
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shinfield?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Shinfield listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
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What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Shinfield, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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 the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Shinfield
About 4.5 miles south-west lies Stratfield Saye House, a reminder of how long the area around Shinfield has been built on. 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. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you run a business near The Oracle, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you look after a building like Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shinfield can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Reading, we cover Shinfield and the places around it.
Surveys in RG2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way. We also cover Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Shinfield has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Shinfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Pearman's Copse, Ryeish Green School and Oakbank. For rail, the closest station is Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Not far away are Longwater and Sonning Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, 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
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Shinfield
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shinfield
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shinfield. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.