Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Winkfield Row Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Winkfield Row. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Winkfield Row can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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 safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
About our storm damage roof report in Winkfield Row
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about damaged ridges and hips and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
In a village or hamlet like Winkfield Row, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Winkfield Row (RG42, SL5)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Towns and villages near Winkfield Row
What else we do in Winkfield Row
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
FAQs for Winkfield Row
Is Winkfield Row within the area you cover?
Yes, Winkfield Row is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Winkfield Row listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Wind, rain and roofs in Winkfield Row
The wider area around Winkfield Row has a long history of building, with St Leonard's Hill about 3.8 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live in an older home near St Martin's Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Martins Heron station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Winkfield Row is about 2 miles north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Winkfield Row gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover Winkfield Row and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG42 and SL5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Merlin Clove, Astra Mead and Simkins Close. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Warfield Park (1 mile south-west), Chavey Down (1 mile south), Whitegrove (1 mile west), Brockhill (1 mile north) and Maiden's Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles west), Great Hollands (3 miles south-west), Temple Park (3 miles west), Popeswood (3 miles west) and Hanworth (3 miles south-west).
Around Winkfield Row
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lambrook and Garth Hill College, among other places. Winkfield Row’s nearest station is Martins Heron station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (1.8 miles south-west) and Heatherwood Hospital (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings