Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Tickleback Row
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Tickleback Row, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Tickleback Row
The wider area around Tickleback Row has a long history of building, with St Leonard's Hill about 4.7 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For businesses in and around places such as The Lexicon, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Take a building like Garth Hill College: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Tickleback Row is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Anywhere in Tickleback Row, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Tickleback Row is one of the places in Bracknell Forest we cover for storm damage roof reports. Reading is in our area too.
We work across RG42 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you are just outside Tickleback Row, we cover Moss End (1 mile east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile north), Warfield (1 mile east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east) and Newell Green (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south-east) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Near you in Tickleback Row
The closest station to Tickleback Row is Bracknell station, roughly 2.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find The Lexicon (2.1 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Tickleback Row include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Weycock Hill.
Storm damage roof report in Tickleback Row: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are lead lifted at abutments and damaged ridges and hips.
Roofs in small places like Tickleback Row often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. 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. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Tickleback Row (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Tickleback Row
Is Tickleback Row in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Tickleback Row within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
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.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Tickleback Row
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Check how your policy defines a storm
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Tickleback Row, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- The outcome of a claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias