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Storm damage roof report in Datchet, Slough
Wondering about the roof at a property in Datchet? You can book a storm damage roof report in Datchet and across Slough, with plain-English findings.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
How a storm damage roof report works in Datchet
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you are worried about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and damaged pots on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older cottages and houses around Datchet may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Datchet (SL3)
- Region
- Slough
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. With lower homes, common in places like Datchet, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
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.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Datchet
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Nearby places to Datchet
Other services in Datchet
Common roof problems in Datchet
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Landlords with a home close to Datchet station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Datchet questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Datchet?
Yes, Datchet is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Datchet within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Datchet?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Leaks and storm damage in Datchet
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Frogmore House, about 1 mile south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Datchet. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like Datchet St Mary's CofE Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Trees in and around Home Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Datchet and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Slough, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SL3. Local streets include High Street, London Road and Percy Place, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north) and Huntercombe (4 miles north-west). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Datchet has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Datchet
Typical jobs here are in homes near St George's School, The Royal Stag pub and Home Park and the streets around them. Datchet has its own railway station: Datchet station. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Eton Life (1.5 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Photograph the damage safely from below
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Datchet, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.