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Storm damage roof report in Wargrave, Wokingham
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Wargrave and across Wokingham.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. With lower homes, common in places like Wargrave, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Storm damage roof report in Wargrave: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and ridge tiles that have come loose.
In a smaller place like Wargrave, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Wargrave (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Wargrave
Do you cover Wargrave?
Yes, Wargrave is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Wargrave is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Wargrave, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Wargrave
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Estimates of repair costs
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Wargrave roofs and the weather
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Historic houses such as Harleyford Manor, about 4.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Wargrave goes. 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.
Trees in and around Loddon Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Landlords with a home close to Wargrave station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Wargrave is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Wargrave is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the RG10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You will find streets such as High Street, Langhams Way and Victoria Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Wargrave include Bowsey Hill (1 mile north-east), Lower Shiplake (1 mile north-west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north), Knowl Hill (2 miles east) and Warren Row (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Wargrave
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Loddon Nature Reserve, The Piggott School and The White Hart pub and the streets around them. Wargrave’s nearest station is Wargrave station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Wargrave includes Hurley Chalk Pit and South Lake.