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Storm damage roof report in Sindlesham, Wokingham
Storm damage roof reports around Sindlesham, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Sindlesham
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s 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. Typical surveys look at damaged flat roof membrane and roofs hit by falling trees, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Sindlesham often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Sindlesham (RG41)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Sindlesham property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What affects the price in Sindlesham
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Storm damage roof reports around Sindlesham
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Trees in and around Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Catherine, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Sindlesham is about 2 miles north-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Sindlesham is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Wokingham, we cover Sindlesham and the places around it.
All of RG41 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Mayfield Mews, May Fields and New Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Winnersh (1 mile north), Woosehill (1 mile south-east), Emmbrook (1 mile east), Wokingham (2 miles south-east) and Woodley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Reading (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (4 miles north) and Charvil (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Sindlesham
In Sindlesham, that means homes and buildings near The Walters Arms, Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve and The Forest School and the streets around them. Sindlesham’s nearest station is Winnersh station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (within half a mile north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
FAQs for Sindlesham
Is Sindlesham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sindlesham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
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’re allowed to reach.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Sindlesham 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.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
When to book a survey in Sindlesham
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
We are often asked to look at:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bearwood Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see