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Storm Damage Roof Report in Three Mile Cross
Storm damage roof reports in Three Mile Cross from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Three Mile Cross
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose or torn flashings and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
Many homes in small places like Three Mile Cross face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Three Mile Cross (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Three Mile Cross
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Michael and All Angels, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Three Mile Cross needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. For an older or listed building in a place like Three Mile Cross, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Three Mile Cross
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Leaks and storm damage in Three Mile Cross
The wider area around Three Mile Cross has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 4 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you run a business near The Oracle, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. 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.
Three Mile Cross is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Three Mile Cross is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG7. We cover properties on Dairy Grove, Basingstoke Road and Buttermilk Grove and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Great Lea Common (1 mile north-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Shinfield (1 mile east) and Green Park (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west).
Around Three Mile Cross
We work in homes and buildings around The Farriers Arms, Pearman's Copse and Ryeish Green School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Reading Green Park station, about 2 miles north-west. A little further out are Beaumys Castle (2.1 miles south) and The Oracle (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Three Mile Cross include Longwater and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
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Common questions in Three Mile Cross
Do you cover Three Mile Cross?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Three Mile Cross as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Three Mile Cross?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.