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Sulham Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Sulham and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
About our storm damage roof report in Sulham
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a report with photographs, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We are often asked to look into slipped or missing slates or tiles and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Sulham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. 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 write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Sulham (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Sulham: your questions answered
Is Sulham within the area you cover?
Yes, Sulham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Sulham listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Sulham
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Why act early in Sulham
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. In a place like Sulham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sulham
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Prices that include VAT
Wind, rain and roofs in Sulham
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses like Mapledurham House, about 2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Sulham goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Sulham means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. Landlords with a home close to Pangbourne station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Sulham is about 4 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. In Sulham, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the RG8 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Sulham Lane and Nunhide Lane. We also cover the places around Sulham: Tidmarsh (1 mile west), Little Heath (1 mile south-east), Pangbourne (1 mile north-west), Purley on Thames (1 mile north-east) and Tilehurst (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Near you in Sulham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Pangbourne Primary School and the streets around them. Sulham’s nearest station is Pangbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (3.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
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.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A price for the repairs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Sulham
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
What we’re asked to look at in Sulham
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Problems we come across often include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Sulham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.