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Storm damage roof report in Upton, Slough
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Upton. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Upton
Historic houses such as Windsor Castle, about 1.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Upton goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Slough station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For hotels and guest houses around Upton, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. If you live near a park such as Herschel Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. We cover Upton and the rest of Slough, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in SL1, SL3 and SL2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street. Upton is on the M4 and A332, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Upton has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Upton
Around Upton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Cow Public House, Upton Court Grammar School and Long Close School. The nearest railway station is Slough station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
Storm damage roof report in Upton: what you get
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Upton can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Upton (SL1, SL3, SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Upton
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. In a smaller place like Upton, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upton
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to Upton is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Upton questions
Is Upton in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Upton is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Upton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upton
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents and landlords in Upton book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.