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Storm damage roof report in Whitley Wood, Reading
Storm damage roof reports across Whitley Wood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Whitley Wood
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and people most frequently book us about broken or displaced guttering and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Houses in smaller places like Whitley Wood can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Whitley Wood (RG2, RG7, RG6)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Whitley Wood roofs and the weather
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 4.9 miles south lies Stratfield Saye House, a reminder of how long the area around Whitley Wood has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you run a business near The Oracle, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Trees in and around Pearman's Copse shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take an older house close to St Paul's Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Whitley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Earley, in Reading. Bookings from Whitley Wood are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Whitley Wood is one of the places in Reading we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG2, RG7 and RG6. We cover properties on Tidman Road, Church Lane and Spencer Road and the roads around them. Whitley Wood sits on or near the M4, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Whitley (1 mile north), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west), Shinfield (1 mile south-east), Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-west) and Ryeish Green (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), West Reading (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north). Whitley Wood is one of the larger places we cover in Reading.
Landmarks near Whitley Wood
In Whitley Wood, that means homes and buildings near Pearman's Copse, John Madejski Academy and University of Reading library, among other places. You’ll also find Crosfields School (0.7 miles north-east) and The Six Bells pub (under half a mile south-east). Whitley Wood’s nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Oracle (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
Whitley Wood questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Whitley Wood?
Yes, Whitley Wood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Whitley Wood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Whitley Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, Whitley Wood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot 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.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Being in a smaller place like Whitley Wood doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Whitley Wood
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Whitley Wood and across Reading can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips