Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
North Ascot Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in North Ascot, with photos and a clear written report.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Storm damage roof report in North Ascot: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
Older cottages and houses around North Ascot may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- North Ascot (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in North Ascot
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in North Ascot. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in North Ascot
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged flat roof membrane
The streets around a church such as Chapel of St Mary and St John are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Storm damage roof reports in North Ascot: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as St Leonard's Hill, about 3.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around North Ascot goes. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Ascot station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
North Ascot is about 3 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Anywhere in North Ascot, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. North Ascot is one of the towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in SL5 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on London Road, Mansfield Place and Bowyer Walk. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Brookside (1 mile north-east), Ascot (1 mile south-east), Plaistow Green (1 mile north-east), Woodside (2 miles north-east) and Winkfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (5 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (7 miles north), Cookham (10 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north-east). North Ascot is among the bigger towns we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead.
Local landmarks in North Ascot
In North Ascot, that means homes and buildings near Garth Hill College, Royal Hunt pub and LVS Ascot and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ascot station, about 1 mile south-east. A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Virginia Water Lake.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around North Ascot, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- 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 roof space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common questions in North Ascot
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Ascot?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to North Ascot?
Yes. North Ascot is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.