West Berkshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Theale
Storm damage roof reports around Theale, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
About our storm damage roof report in Theale
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Typical surveys look at lead lifted at abutments and damaged gutters and fascias, on flat roofs, flashings and chimney stacks.
Older cottages and houses around Theale may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Theale (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Theale
Also in Theale
Storm damage roof reports around Theale
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Theale has a long history of building, with Mapledurham House about 3.8 miles north-east. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Theale station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Theale is about 4 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Whether the building in Theale is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Theale is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Station Road, High Street and Bath Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Theale include Sheffield Bottom (1 mile south-east), Englefield (1 mile north-west), Calcot (1 mile east), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile east) and Trash Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
What’s near Theale
We work in homes and buildings around Theale Green Community School, Red Lion pub and Calcot Park and the streets around them. Theale has its own railway station: Theale station. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Theale?
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you look after a building such as Theale C.E. Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Common questions in Theale
Is Theale within the area you cover?
Yes. Theale is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Theale?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- How your policy defines a storm
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Being in a smaller place like Theale does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.