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Storm Damage Roof Report in Shiplake Cross
Wondering about the roof at a property in Shiplake Cross? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Shiplake Cross and across Oxfordshire.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged ridges and hips
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Shiplake Cross
Do you cover Shiplake Cross?
Yes, Shiplake Cross is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Shiplake Cross as anywhere else.
Is Shiplake Cross within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Storm damage roof report in Shiplake Cross: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you are worried about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as Shiplake Cross, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Shiplake Cross
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Shiplake Cross, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
When to book a survey in Shiplake Cross
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Landlords with a home close to Shiplake station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shiplake Cross
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shiplake Cross. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Wind, rain and roofs in Shiplake Cross
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Greys Court, about 3.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shiplake Cross. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building such as Shiplake Church of England School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shiplake Cross and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in RG9 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Shiplake Cross, we cover Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Around Shiplake Cross
In Shiplake Cross, that means homes and buildings near The Plough pub, The Piggott School and Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School. Shiplake Cross’s nearest station is Shiplake station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Not far away are Sonning Hill and South Lake.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shiplake Cross
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Older and listed buildings around Shiplake Cross may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.