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Storm damage roof report in Woodside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Woodside and across Windsor and Maidenhead, with plain-English findings.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof report in Woodside: what you get
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Typical surveys look at lead lifted at abutments and damaged flat roof membrane, across gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Woodside, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Woodside (SL4)
- Wider area
- 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
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Towns and villages near Woodside
Other services in Woodside
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Woodside 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Questions from Woodside
Do you cover smaller places like Woodside?
Yes, Woodside is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Woodside?
Yes, Woodside is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
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.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Woodside
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Woodside
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Wind, rain and roofs in Woodside
Historic houses such as St Leonard's Hill, about 2.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Woodside goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of Ascot station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Cranbourne Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Woodside is about 3 miles south-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Woodside is one of many places we visit across Windsor and Maidenhead. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in SL4 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Woodside Road, Fydlers Close and Kiln Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Woodside, we cover Plaistow Green (1 mile north-west), Brookside (1 mile south-west), Cheapside (1 mile south-east), Cranbourne (1 mile north) and The Village (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (7 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), Cookham (9 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north-west) and Dedworth (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Woodside
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Papplewick School, Silwood Park and Rose pub. Woodside’s nearest station is Ascot station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Heatherwood Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Common roof problems in Woodside
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey