Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Winkfield Street, Windsor and Maidenhead
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Winkfield Street, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Surveys for landlords and agents in Winkfield Street
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Storm damage roof report in Winkfield Street
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you are worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Winkfield Street, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Winkfield Street (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Winkfield Street
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
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.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Winkfield Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Useful tips for Winkfield Street property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. 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 records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
Wind, rain and roofs in Winkfield Street
St Leonard's Hill, about 2.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Winkfield Street. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Martins Heron station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Winkfield Street is about 3 miles north-east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. In Winkfield Street, as across Windsor and Maidenhead, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead. There is also a page for Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in SL4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Winkfield Street and Winkfield Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Winkfield Street, we cover Maiden's Green (1 mile south-west), Brockhill (1 mile south-west), Nuptown (1 mile north-west), Warfield (1 mile west) and Winkfield Row (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (5 miles north), Windsor (4 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (5 miles north), Cookham (8 miles north), Furze Platt (6 miles north) and Dedworth (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Winkfield Street
Around Winkfield Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Winning Post pub and Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School, among other places. Winkfield Street’s nearest station is Martins Heron station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Heatherwood Hospital (2.6 miles south) and The Lexicon (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Winkfield Street
Is my home in Winkfield Street listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Winkfield Street within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
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What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.