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West Reading Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in West Reading, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in West Reading
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed broken or displaced guttering and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes alike.
In older homes around places like West Reading, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are frequently the first clues.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- West Reading (RG30, RG1, RG31)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
FAQs for West Reading
How do I find out if my home in West Reading is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover West Reading?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and West Reading is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Common roof problems in West Reading
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mark, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the price includes VAT
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
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.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
West Reading roofs and the weather
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 2.8 miles north-west lies Mapledurham House, a reminder of how long the area around West Reading has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Battle School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you own a rental within reach of Reading West station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. Bookings from West Reading are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. West Reading is one of the places in Reading we cover.
Surveys in RG30, RG1 and RG31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A4, West Reading is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to West Reading include Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). West Reading is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading.
Local landmarks in West Reading
In West Reading, that means homes and buildings near The WREN School, Round Copse and The Rose And Thistle Public House. There’s a railway station in West Reading itself: Reading West station. Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (within half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
Places near West Reading
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How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Parking around West Reading is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
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. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The outcome of a claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in West Reading
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias