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Stoke Row Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Stoke Row, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof report in Stoke Row: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’re worried about stains appearing after strong winds and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Stoke Row makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Stoke Row (RG9, RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Stoke Row
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Water coming in after the storm
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Take a building like Stoke Row Church of England School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Stoke Row can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest 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
Storm damage roof reports in Stoke Row: local notes
With Greys Court about 2.7 miles east, Stoke Row sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Stoke Row is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cover Stoke Row and the rest of Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Stoke Row. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the RG9 and RG8 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on Main Street, Nottwood Lane and Busgrove Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Checkendon (1 mile west), Heath End (2 miles north-west), Hook End (2 miles south-west), Nuffield (2 miles north) and Gallowstree Common (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Stoke Row
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cherry Tree Public House. For a walk, there is Warburg Nature Reserve.
Places near Stoke Row
Other services in Stoke Row
What this survey can’t tell you
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Estimates of repair costs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Stoke Row: your questions answered
Is Stoke Row within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Stoke Row in the area you cover?
Yes, Stoke Row is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Why act early in Stoke Row
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.