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Storm damage roof report in Chavey Down, Windsor and Maidenhead
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Chavey Down, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
About our storm damage roof report in Chavey Down
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a report with photographs, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Typical surveys look at damaged ridges and hips and damaged gutters and fascias, across chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Chavey Down, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Chavey Down (SL5)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Places near Chavey Down
Also in Chavey Down
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Wind, rain and roofs in Chavey Down
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, 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. St Leonard's Hill, about 4.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chavey Down. 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.
For businesses in and around places such as The Lexicon, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. If you let a flat or house near Martins Heron station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Chavey Down is about 2 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Roofs in Chavey Down get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Windsor and Maidenhead. Chavey Down is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SL5. Whether your property is on Church Road, North Road and Long Hill Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Warfield Park (1 mile north-west), Winkfield Row (1 mile north), Martins Heron (1 mile south-west), Bullbrook (1 mile west) and Whitegrove (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (5 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north), Cookham (10 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Chavey Down
In Chavey Down, that means homes and buildings near Garth Hill College and Whitegrove Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Martins Heron station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (1.7 miles west) and Heatherwood Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Chavey Down include Virginia Water Lake.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Chavey Down
Is Chavey Down within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Chavey Down listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
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.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Chavey Down?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Common roof problems in Chavey Down
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
For an older house near a landmark such as St Martin's Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Chavey Down, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.