Wokingham · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Twyford, Wokingham
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Twyford, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
About our storm damage roof report in Twyford
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are broken or displaced guttering and damaged pots on the stack.
Older cottages and houses around Twyford may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Twyford (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Twyford
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Twyford and across Wokingham can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Twyford
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Take a building like Polehampton Church of England Infant School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Homes near green spaces like Loddon Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Landlords with a home close to Twyford station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Twyford is about 2 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Bookings from Twyford are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Twyford is one of the towns and villages in Wokingham where we work for storm damage roof reports.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG10. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and London Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Ruscombe (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east) and Hurst (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Reading (5 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south), Lower Earley (4 miles south-west) and Winnersh (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Twyford
Around Twyford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Loddon Nature Reserve, The Piggott School and Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School. There’s a railway station in Twyford itself: Twyford station. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Alder Moors.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
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.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a survey in Twyford, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Twyford questions
Do you cover Twyford?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Twyford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
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 it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
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, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Twyford
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Blocked gutters on homes around Twyford overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Twyford
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.