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Storm Damage Roof Report in Sonning
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Sonning, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Sonning
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have come loose and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on flat roofs, flashings and gutters and fascias.
Roofs in small places like Sonning often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Sonning (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Sonning
Is Sonning in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Sonning is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Sonning listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sonning
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Wind, rain and roofs in Sonning
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, 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.
For businesses in and around places like The Oracle, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you let a flat or house near Twyford station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Sonning is about 1 mile north-west of Woodley, in Reading. We cover Sonning and the rest of Reading. Sonning is one of the places in Reading where we work.
Surveys in RG4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, Parkway Drive and Pound Lane, and we cover them all. Sonning sits on or near the B478 and B4446, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Sonning, we cover Play Hatch (1 mile north-west), Dunsden Green (2 miles north-west), Newtown (2 miles south-west), Caversham Park Village (2 miles north-west) and Littlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles west), Norcot (5 miles west), West Reading (4 miles west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south-west) and Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south).
Around Sonning
We work in homes and buildings around Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve, Bull Inn and Waingels College, among other places. The closest station to Sonning is Twyford station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Sonning includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Sonning, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
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When to book a survey in Sonning
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
If you live in an older home near St Andrew's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
How we price storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Sonning, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.