Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Cold Harbour, Windsor and Maidenhead
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Cold Harbour, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
How a storm damage roof report works in Cold Harbour
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. If you’re worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Cold Harbour makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Cold Harbour (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Cold Harbour
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Water coming in after the storm
Take an older house close to Saint Peter: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Nearby places to Cold Harbour
What else we do in Cold Harbour
Why it’s worth a survey now in Cold Harbour
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
FAQs for Cold Harbour
Is Cold Harbour in the area you cover?
Yes, Cold Harbour is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cold Harbour?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Storm damage roof reports around Cold Harbour
About 3.3 miles north lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Cold Harbour has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Landlords with a home close to Wargrave station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building like Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Cold Harbour is about 3 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Surveys in Cold Harbour work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Cold Harbour is one of the towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover for storm damage roof reports. Reading is in our area too.
All of SL6 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Knowl Hill (1 mile north-west), Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Bowsey Hill (2 miles west), Cockpole Green (3 miles north-west) and Wargrave (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (3 miles east), Windsor (8 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north-east) and Furze Platt (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Cold Harbour
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cox Green School and The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wargrave station, roughly 3.3 miles west. A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Hurley Chalk Pit and Taplow Lake.
Useful tips for Cold Harbour property owners
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Cold Harbour, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.