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Storm Damage Roof Report in Woodlands St Mary
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Woodlands St Mary.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Woodlands St Mary can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Woodlands St Mary, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Woodlands St Mary
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. Typical surveys look at damaged ridges and hips and stains appearing after strong winds, on flashings, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Woodlands St Mary, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Woodlands St Mary (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
When to book a survey in Woodlands St Mary
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
Woodlands St Mary questions
How do I find out if my home in Woodlands St Mary is listed?
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.
Is Woodlands St Mary in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Woodlands St Mary is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Leaks and storm damage in Woodlands St Mary
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, 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. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For landlords with property near Hungerford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Woodlands St Mary is about 9 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Woodlands St Mary and nearby. Across West Berkshire, we cover Woodlands St Mary. There’s also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG17. Whether your property is on Ermin Street and Stony Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Woodlands St Mary: Lambourn Woodlands (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (3 miles south), Leverton (3 miles south), Upper Eddington (3 miles south) and Eddington (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles south-east), Thatcham (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south-east), Lambourn (3 miles north), Shaw (10 miles south-east) and Kingsclere (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Woodlands St Mary
The nearest railway station is Hungerford station, about 3.9 miles south. Green spaces nearby include Watts Bank.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Also near Woodlands St Mary
What else we do in Woodlands St Mary
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
Surveys for landlords and agents in Woodlands St Mary
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.