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Storm damage roof report in Winnersh, Wokingham
Storm damage roof reports around Winnersh, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Winnersh is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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About our storm damage roof report in Winnersh
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We are often asked to look into stains appearing after strong winds and broken or displaced guttering, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
In older homes around places like Winnersh, 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. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Winnersh (RG41, RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Winnersh
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Winnersh and across Wokingham can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Winnersh
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
For landlords with property near Winnersh station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you’ll get the report
Winnersh: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Winnersh?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Winnersh listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Winnersh
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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you look after a building such as The Forest School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live near a park like Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Winnersh is about 2 miles south of Woodley, in Wokingham. We cover Winnersh and the rest of Wokingham, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Storm damage roof reports in RG41 and RG10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Reading Road, Westbrook Court and Bathurst Road, and we cover them all. Winnersh sits on or near the B3030, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Sindlesham (1 mile south), Emmbrook (1 mile south-east), Woosehill (2 miles south-east), Woodley (2 miles north) and Wokingham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Reading (4 miles west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (3 miles north) and Charvil (3 miles north). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Winnersh has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Winnersh
We work in homes and buildings around The Poachers pub, Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve and Winnersh Primary School and the streets around them. Winnersh has its own railway station: Winnersh station. Nearby you will also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (0.6 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Lavells Lake and South Lake.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Winnersh
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.