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Hitchambury Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hitchambury? You can book a storm damage roof report in Hitchambury and across Slough.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Common roof problems in Hitchambury
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Hitchambury, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you’ll get the report
Storm damage roof report in Hitchambury
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’ve noticed water coming in after the storm and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Hitchambury, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Hitchambury (SL1, SL6)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hitchambury
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why act early in Hitchambury
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. Older and listed buildings around Hitchambury may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Hitchambury questions
Do you cover smaller places like Hitchambury?
Yes, Hitchambury is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hitchambury?
Yes, Hitchambury is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Hitchambury, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Places near Hitchambury
What else we do in Hitchambury
Storm damage roof reports around Hitchambury
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 1.7 miles north lies Cliveden, a reminder of how long the area around Hitchambury has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Taplow station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you live near a park like Haymill Valley, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Hitchambury is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Slough. Hitchambury is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across the SL1 and SL6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Hitcham Lane and Hunt's Lane. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Taplow (1 mile south-west), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north), Huntercombe (1 mile south-east) and Lake End (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Slough (3 miles south-east), Chalvey (4 miles south-east), Langley (6 miles east), Upton (4 miles south-east), Datchet (6 miles south-east) and Stoke Poges (4 miles east).
Near you in Hitchambury
We work in homes and buildings around Haymill Valley, The E-Act Burnham Park Academy and Oak and Saw pub, among other places. The closest station to Hitchambury is Taplow station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Hitchambury include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.