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Brands Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Brands Hill from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in Brands Hill
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you are worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged ridges and hips, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Brands Hill makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Brands Hill (SL3)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Brands Hill: your questions answered
Is my home in Brands Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Brands Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Brands Hill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
How do I book a survey in Brands Hill?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
Also near Brands Hill
Other services in Brands Hill
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Storm damage roof reports around Brands Hill
With Frogmore House about 2.4 miles west, Brands Hill sits in an area with a long building history. 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. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Homes near green spaces like Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Sunnymeads station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Brands Hill is about 3 miles south-west of West Drayton, in Slough. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brands Hill can all book storm damage roof reports. We cover towns and villages across Slough, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of SL3 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Brands Hill: Horton (1 mile south), Colnbrook (1 mile east), Poyle (1 mile east), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-west) and Ditton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (5 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Brands Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Langley Grammar School, The Crown Public House And Attached Barn and Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve, among other places. The closest station to Brands Hill is Sunnymeads station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (2.8 miles west) and Museum of Eton Life (3.1 miles west). Not far away are Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. In a small place like Brands Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Brands Hill frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Brands Hill?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours