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Storm damage roof report in Burnham, Slough
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Burnham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Burnham questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burnham?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Burnham?
Yes. Burnham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Storm damage roof report in Burnham
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We are often asked to look into cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and damaged flat roof membrane, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings.
In a smaller place like Burnham, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Burnham (SL1, SL6, SL2)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Burnham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Burnham roofs and the weather
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. With Dorney Court about 1.9 miles south, Burnham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Burnham, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. Take an older house close to St Peter's Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Burnham is about 2 miles north-west of Slough, in Slough. We cover Burnham and the rest of Slough, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Slough coverage includes Burnham. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of SL1, SL6 and SL2 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Stomp Road, Priory Road and High Street, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Burnham, we cover Huntercombe (1 mile south), Hitchambury (1 mile west), Taplow (1 mile west), Cippenham (1 mile south-east) and Rose Hill (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Chalvey (3 miles south-east), Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (5 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles east) and Ditton (5 miles south-east). Burnham is one of the larger places we cover in Slough.
Around Burnham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Haymill Valley, Garibaldi Public House and Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School, among other places. The closest station to Burnham is Burnham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.9 miles west) and Windsor Castle (4 miles south-east). Not far away are Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
What we’re asked to look at in Burnham
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lead lifted at abutments
Anyone responsible for a site like The E-Act Burnham Park Academy will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Burnham
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Arranging work in a smaller place like Burnham is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.