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Storm damage roof report in Horton, Slough
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Horton and the rest of Slough. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Stains appearing after strong winds
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Horton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Horton, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Storm damage roof report in Horton: what you get
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’re worried about loose or torn flashings and new damp or leaks inside, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Horton makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Horton (SL3, TW19)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Horton
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
FAQs for Horton
Is my home in Horton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Horton?
Yes. Horton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
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. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Wind, rain and roofs in Horton
Frogmore House, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Horton. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near Sunnymeads station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Colnbrook Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Living close to Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Horton is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Slough. In Horton, as across Slough, every roof gets the same careful survey. Horton is one of the towns and villages in Slough we cover. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Surveys in SL3 and TW19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Stanwell Road, Bells Lane and Foundry Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Brands Hill (1 mile north), Colnbrook (1 mile north-east), Sunnymeads (1 mile west), Poyle (1 mile north-east) and Wraysbury (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Around Horton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Five Bells Public House, Langley Grammar School and Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve. For rail, the closest station is Sunnymeads station, roughly 1 mile west. Well-known places in the area include Upton Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Towns and villages near Horton
What else we do in Horton
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes