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Storm Damage Roof Report in Waltham St Lawrence
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Waltham St Lawrence, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged ridges and hips
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Storm damage roof report in Waltham St Lawrence: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Common reasons to book are flat roof edges peeled back and roofs hit by falling trees, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Being in a small place like Waltham St Lawrence makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Waltham St Lawrence (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Waltham St Lawrence
Other services in Waltham St Lawrence
Storm damage roof reports around Waltham St Lawrence
The wider area around Waltham St Lawrence has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 4.7 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Waltham St Lawrence Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Waltham St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Waltham St Lawrence is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG10 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on The Street, Halls Lane and Broadmoor Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Kiln Green (1 mile north-west), Shurlock Row (1 mile south), Hungerford (1 mile south), The Holt (2 miles north-west) and Hare Hatch (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Reading (8 miles west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Waltham St Lawrence
Waltham St Lawrence’s nearest station is Twyford station, roughly 2.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Waltham St Lawrence include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Waltham St Lawrence questions
Do you cover smaller places like Waltham St Lawrence?
Yes, Waltham St Lawrence is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Waltham St Lawrence listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Waltham St Lawrence
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Waltham St Lawrence?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you own a rental within reach of Twyford station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Waltham St Lawrence, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.