Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in South Ascot
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around South Ascot, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in South Ascot
Is South Ascot within the area you cover?
Yes. South Ascot is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Ascot?
Yes, South Ascot is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in South Ascot as anywhere else.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t 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.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How a storm damage roof report works in South Ascot
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. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you are worried about broken or displaced guttering and new damp or leaks inside, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In older homes around places like South Ascot, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
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.
- Place
- South Ascot (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in South Ascot
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you own a rental within reach of Ascot station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Wind, rain and roofs in South Ascot
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 4.8 miles north lies St Leonard's Hill, a reminder of how long the area around South Ascot has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Living close to Silwood Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
South Ascot is about 4 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. If you are in South Ascot, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. South Ascot is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Guildford.
All of SL5 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Church Road, The Poplars and Brockenhurst Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. South Ascot sits on or near the B3020. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Sunningdale (1 mile east), Broomhall (2 miles east), Windlesham (2 miles south), Brick Hill (3 miles south-east) and Bagshot (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (9 miles north), Windsor (6 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (10 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Windsor and Maidenhead, South Ascot has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in South Ascot
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Silwood Park, Charters School and St Mary's School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ascot station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Lexicon (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Homes around South Ascot often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. With lower homes, common in places like South Ascot, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.