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Storm damage roof report in Chalvey, Slough
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Chalvey. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a survey in Chalvey, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Chalvey
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and flat roofs, and people most often book us about damaged flat roof membrane and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Older cottages and houses around Chalvey may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Chalvey (SL1, SL4)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chalvey
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Other services in Chalvey
FAQs for Chalvey
Is Chalvey in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Chalvey listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
Leaks and storm damage in Chalvey
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Windsor Castle, about 1.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chalvey. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Montem Academy, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Trees in and around Herschel Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Chalvey is about 1 mile south of Slough, in Slough. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chalvey and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Slough, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SL1 and SL4. Streets in the area include Tuns Lane, Cress Road and Henry Road. With the A4 and A332 close by, Chalvey is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Chalvey: Slough (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile north-west), Britwell (2 miles north), Dorney (2 miles west) and Huntercombe (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Farnham Common (4 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Chalvey has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Chalvey
We work in homes and buildings around The Moon and Spoon pub, Westgate School and Herschel Park. The nearest railway station is Slough station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (1.6 miles south) and Upton Hospital (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Chalvey includes Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Chalvey?
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Landlords with a home close to Slough station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Chalvey
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.