Wokingham · London and the South East
Wokingham Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Wokingham. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
How a storm damage roof report works in Wokingham
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and people most often book us about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and damage from fallen branches or debris.
In a place like Wokingham, plenty of buildings have flat roofs, from shops and offices to blocks of flats and extensions. Flat roofs leak at upstands, outlets, splits and blisters, and water can travel under the covering before it drips. Finding the entry point takes patience as well as moisture readings. Ponding, blistering and splits are the usual signs to look for.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Wokingham (RG40, RG41, RG7, RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Wokingham
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For landlords with property near Wokingham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Paul, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Wokingham is about 33 miles west of London. Whether the building in Wokingham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across the surrounding area. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG40, RG41, RG7 and RG10 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Station Road, Market Square and London Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Wokingham include the A321 and A329. We also cover the places around Wokingham: Woosehill (1 mile west), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (2 miles north-west), Winnersh (2 miles north-west) and Hurst (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north-west), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Wokingham
Around Wokingham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Holt School, St Crispin's School and The Station Tap, among other places. There’s a railway station in Wokingham itself: Wokingham station. Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (less than half a mile east). For a walk, there is Heath Lake and Sonning Hill.
Also near Wokingham
What else we do in Wokingham
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a place the size of Wokingham, the building you want surveyed may be a house, a flat above a shop or a whole block. Let us know the type of building and who can let us in, so the right access is in place on the day.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Wokingham
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Take a building like Walter Infant School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Wokingham: your questions answered
What do I need to do before a survey in Wokingham?
Mostly, it is about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Wokingham. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
Is Wokingham in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Wokingham as anywhere else.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Wokingham?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is this a RICS 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.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The outcome of a claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks