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Storm damage roof report in Shurlock Row, Wokingham
Storm damage roof reports in Shurlock Row and the rest of Wokingham. We survey seven days a week.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
About our storm damage roof report in Shurlock Row
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about new damp or leaks inside and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
Somewhere as small as Shurlock Row, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Shurlock Row (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shurlock Row
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
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Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Shurlock Row often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Why act early in Shurlock Row
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Shurlock Row, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Leaks and storm damage in Shurlock Row
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of Twyford station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Waltham St Lawrence Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Roofs in Shurlock Row get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Wokingham. Shurlock Row is one of the places in Wokingham where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across RG10 for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Shurlock Row: Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Shurlock Row
In Shurlock Row, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub. The nearest railway station is Twyford station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Weycock Hill.
Questions from Shurlock Row
Is Shurlock Row within the area you cover?
Yes, Shurlock Row is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shurlock Row?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is 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.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.