Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Ascot, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Ascot, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ascot
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about damaged pots on the stack and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Roofs in small places like Ascot often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Ascot (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Towns and villages near Ascot
What else we do in Ascot
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ascot
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Why act early in Ascot
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. In a small place like Ascot, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Storm damage roof reports in Ascot: local notes
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Ascot has a long history of building, with St Leonard's Hill about 4.1 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Souls, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like South Ascot Village Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Trees in and around Silwood Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Ascot is about 4 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Ascot. We cover towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in SL5 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include London Road, High Street and St George's Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Sunninghill (1 mile south-east), Cheapside (1 mile north-east), North Ascot (1 mile north-west), Brookside (1 mile north-west) and Beggar's Bush (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (8 miles north), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north-west), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (9 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ascot
We work in homes and buildings around Papplewick School, Silwood Park and Charters School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Ascot itself: Ascot station. Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (3.6 miles west) and Heatherwood Hospital (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Ascot include Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
Questions from Ascot
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ascot?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Ascot in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I book a survey in Ascot?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.