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Storm Damage Roof Report in Whitley
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Whitley and the rest of Reading. We survey on any day of the week.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Whitley
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
In older homes around places like Whitley, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. 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.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Whitley (RG2, RG1, RG19)
- Region
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Whitley
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common roof problems in Whitley
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
Anyone responsible for a site like John Madejski Academy will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Whitley, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Whitley
How do I find out if my home in Whitley is listed?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Whitley?
Yes, Whitley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Whitley 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, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For hotels and guest houses around Whitley, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. The streets around a church such as St Agnes are often 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.
Whitley is about 1 mile west of Earley, in Reading. We visit Whitley as part of our work across Reading. We cover towns and villages across Reading.
We work across RG2, RG1 and RG19 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Litton Road, Totnes Road and Winton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Whitley Wood (1 mile south), Earley (1 mile east), Green Park (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west) and Reading (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Horncastle (3 miles north-west).
Around Whitley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to World Turned Upside Down pub, Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School and Pearman's Copse. Nearby too are Crosfields School (0.7 miles south-east) and University of Reading library (1.1 miles north-east). Whitley’s nearest station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Oracle (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Whitley include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
Towns and villages near Whitley
What else we do in Whitley
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. Arranging work in a smaller place like Whitley is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Whitley
- 20+ years’ experience
- A written report with photographs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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