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Tokers Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Tokers Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof report in Tokers Green: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: 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. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed stains appearing after strong winds and ridge tiles that have come loose, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes alike.
For a small place like Tokers Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Tokers Green (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Photograph damage inside the house too
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Tokers Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tokers Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Tokers Green
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
For landlords with property near Tilehurst station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you will get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Tokers Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Tokers Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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 Tokers Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Tokers Green as anywhere else.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Towns and villages near Tokers Green
What else we do in Tokers Green
Tokers Green roofs and the weather
With Mapledurham House about 1.9 miles west, Tokers Green sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Shop and office owners around Broad Street Mall may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Tokers Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Reading.
We work across the RG4 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Tokers Green: Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Tokers Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, The Pack Saddle pub and The Warwick School and the streets around them. Tokers Green’s nearest station is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Tokers Green
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias