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Storm damage roof report in Swallowfield, West Berkshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Swallowfield from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Swallowfield
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Swallowfield, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Nearby places to Swallowfield
Other services in Swallowfield
Landlords, agents and block managers in Swallowfield
Landlords, agents and building managers in Swallowfield and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Swallowfield: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Swallowfield?
Yes, Swallowfield is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Swallowfield as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Swallowfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Why it is worth a survey now in Swallowfield
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Swallowfield can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Swallowfield roofs and the weather
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, 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. With Stratfield Saye House about 2.6 miles south-west, Swallowfield sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces like Swallowfield Meadow can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lambs Lane Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Swallowfield work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire.
Surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Swallowfield, we cover Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
Around Swallowfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oakbank, Swallowfield Meadow and The Crown pub. Swallowfield’s nearest station is Mortimer station, roughly 3.3 miles west. Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). Not far away are The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.