West Berkshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Spencers Wood, West Berkshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Spencers Wood. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Spencers Wood questions
Is my home in Spencers Wood listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Spencers Wood?
Yes, Spencers Wood is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Storm damage roof report in Spencers Wood: what you get
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about gutters pulled loose in the wind and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Around Spencers Wood, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Spencers Wood (RG7, RG2)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a smaller place like Spencers Wood, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- PI and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A visit to Spencers Wood is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What affects the price in Spencers Wood
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Spencers Wood roofs and the weather
About 3.3 miles south lies Stratfield Saye House, a reminder of how long the area around Spencers Wood has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own a rental within reach of Reading Green Park station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Michael and All Angels, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Living close to Swallowfield Meadow is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Spencers Wood is about 4 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Spencers Wood as part of our work across London and the South East. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Spencers Wood.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG7 and RG2. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on The Square, Green End Close and Salmon Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Spencers Wood include Grazeley (1 mile west), Swallowfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles south-west), Riseley (2 miles south) and Arborfield Cross (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west). Spencers Wood is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire.
Local landmarks in Spencers Wood
In Spencers Wood, that means homes and buildings near Ryeish Green School, The Farriers Arms and Swallowfield Meadow and the streets around them. The closest station to Spencers Wood is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (1.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Spencers Wood includes Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
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What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.