Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Clewer Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Clewer, with photos and a written report.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged gutters and fascias
How a storm damage roof report works in Clewer
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 describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you are worried about stains appearing after strong winds and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips alike.
Older cottages and houses around Clewer 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. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Clewer (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Why act early in Clewer
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Arranging work in a smaller place like Clewer is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to a smaller place like Clewer is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Clewer, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Clewer
About 1 mile east lies Windsor Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Clewer has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Hotels and guest houses near Clewer can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you live near a park like The Goswells, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Clewer is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Clewer gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading.
All of SL4 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Oak Lane, Vale Road and Mill Lane, and we cover them all. With the A308 and A332 close by, Clewer is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Windsor (1 mile south), Eton (1 mile north-east), Eton Wick (1 mile north-west), Boveney (1 mile west) and Dedworth (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (5 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (5 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (6 miles south).
What’s near Clewer
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Windsor Boys' School, The Windsor Boys' School and The Vansittart Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Windsor & Eton Central station, about 0.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Antiquities (0.7 miles north-east) and King Edward VII Hospital (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph damage inside the house too
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Also in Clewer
Questions from Clewer
Is my home in Clewer listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot 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.
Do you cover Clewer?
Yes, Clewer is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Clewer?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times