Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Cranbourne
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Cranbourne and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How a storm damage roof report works in Cranbourne
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey flashings, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters pulled loose in the wind and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Many homes in small places like Cranbourne face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Cranbourne (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Towns and villages near Cranbourne
What else we do in Cranbourne
Common roof problems in Cranbourne
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Questions from Cranbourne
Will you come out to Cranbourne?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Cranbourne in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Cranbourne, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cranbourne
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Outbuildings and barns around Cranbourne are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Wind, rain and roofs in Cranbourne
The wider area around Cranbourne has a long history of building, with St Leonard's Hill about 1.5 miles north-east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you own a rental within reach of Ascot station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you look after a building like Cranbourne Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Cranbourne is about 3 miles south-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey roofs in Cranbourne across London and South East England. Cranbourne is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover for storm damage roof reports. Reading is in our area too.
We work across the SL4 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Broadway, Berkeley Drive and Central Way and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Cranbourne: Plaistow Green (1 mile south), Woodside (1 mile south), The Village (1 mile east), Winkfield (1 mile west) and Brookside (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (6 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (5 miles north-west), Cookham (8 miles north), Furze Platt (7 miles north-west) and Broomhall (4 miles south).
Near you in Cranbourne
In Cranbourne, that means homes and buildings near The Fleur de Lis pub and Windsor Girls' School, among other places. Cranbourne’s nearest station is Ascot station, about 3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.