Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Blacknest, Windsor and Maidenhead
Need a storm damage roof report in Blacknest? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Water coming in after the storm
How a storm damage roof report works in Blacknest
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. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We are often asked to look into damaged flat roof membrane and roofs hit by falling trees, across chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
Roofs in small places like Blacknest often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Blacknest (SL5)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Blacknest
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Blacknest, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Blacknest
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Also near Blacknest
What else we do in Blacknest
Blacknest roofs and the weather
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Blacknest has a long history of building, with St Leonard's Hill about 4.2 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Take a building like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Homes near green spaces such as Silwood Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Blacknest is about 4 miles west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Wherever you are in Blacknest, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Blacknest is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SL5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on London Road and Blacknest Gate Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Blacknest: Beggar's Bush (1 mile south-west), Cheapside (1 mile north-west), Sunninghill (1 mile west), Ascot (2 miles west) and Woodside (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (9 miles north-west), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (9 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles west), Cookham (11 miles north-west) and Furze Platt (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Blacknest
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Belvedere Arms, Silwood Park and Sunningdale School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sunningdale station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (2.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Blacknest: your questions answered
Is Blacknest within the area you cover?
Yes, Blacknest is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Blacknest is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
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.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. 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.