Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Eton Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Eton, with photographs and a written report.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
How a storm damage roof report works in Eton
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters pulled loose in the wind and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Somewhere as small as Eton, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Eton (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Eton
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What we’re asked to look at in Eton
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.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Hotels and guest houses near Eton can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey will not cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their report turnaround times
How it works
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. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Eton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 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.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
What else we do in Eton
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Eton
About 0.7 miles south lies Windsor Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Eton has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
The streets around a church like Church of Saint John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Trees in and around The Goswells shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Eton is about 1 mile north-east of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Whether the building in Eton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Windsor and Maidenhead coverage includes Eton. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SL4. Whether your property is on High Street, Eton Square and Common Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Eton is on the A332 and B3022, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Clewer (1 mile south-west), Eton Wick (1 mile west), Windsor (1 mile south-west), Boveney (2 miles west) and Dedworth (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (6 miles west), Boyn Hill (6 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Eton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Goswells, St George's School and Christopher Hotel, among other places. Eton’s nearest station is Windsor & Eton Riverside station, roughly 0.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Eton Life (less than half a mile south) and Windsor Castle (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Eton include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Questions from Eton
How do I find out if my home in Eton is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Eton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What if the roof was already worn?
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.