Storm Damage Roof Repairs

Storms across the South East do predictable things: they lift tiles and slates on the windward slope, strip mortar-bedded ridges and verges, tear felt and drive rain under flashings. The first job is to stop the water; the second is a permanent repair that will not fail in the next storm; the third is the paperwork your insurer needs.

We handle all three. We prioritise properties with active leaks, give honest arrival times rather than promises we cannot keep, and provide dated photographic reports and itemised quotes in the format loss adjusters expect.

What wind does to a roof

Ridge and hip capping is the first thing to go: once the mortar bed fails the capping lifts, tiles below it slip, and the roof is open. This one was re-bedded and repointed and the loose tiles replaced.

Hip ridge with the mortar bed broken up and capping tiles loose before re-bedding — Before

The same hip ridge re-bedded and repointed, capping sitting true — After

Storm damage? Save this.

Our emergency flyer with the number to call day or night. Tap to open it full size, then long-press to save it to your phone.

Ashworth Roofing Directors storm damage flyer: 24/7 emergency roof repairs, call or WhatsApp 07466 941598 — **Tap to open**

Warning signs

Tiles or slates on the groundCheck the gutters too; more will be loose.

Ridge tiles missingOld mortar bedding has failed; dry-fix stops it recurring.

Flat roof lifted or tornWind gets under an edge and peels it back.

Water inside after a stormDriven rain under flashings or through displaced tiles.

Fallen branch or debrisNeeds structural assessment before any tiling.

Aerial, flue or cowl displacedUsually damages tiles on its way down.

What we do

Emergency making-safe: tarpaulins, re-seating, temporary flashings
Replacement of lifted and broken tiles and slates
Dry-fix ridge and verge replacement
Flat roof patching and replacement
Chimney and flashing repairs after driven rain
Removal of debris and structural checks
Insurance reports with dated photographs and itemised quotes
Preventive re-fixing to BS 5534 on exposed roofs

Materials and methods

Matching tiles and slates from stock or reclamation. Dry-fix ridge and verge systems from Marley, Redland or Klober that cannot blow off. Lead to Code 4 and 5. Heavy-duty tarpaulins and battens for temporary cover.

Why choose us for storm damage repairs

Priority response for active leaks
An honest arrival time
Repairs designed so the next storm does not do the same damage
Insurance reports accepted by major insurers
We speak to loss adjusters directly if it helps

What to expect

Send photos and your postcode on WhatsApp. We tell you if it needs a same-day visit. The first visit makes the roof watertight and photographs the cause; the written quote for the permanent repair usually follows the same day.

Related projects

Repair

Ridge re-bedding after wind damage

Blown ridge and hip bedding raked out, capping re-bedded and repointed, broken tiles replaced.

See before & after →

Frequently asked questions

Is storm damage covered by insurance?

Usually, under buildings insurance, for sudden damage from wind, rain or falling objects. Wear and tear is not covered, which is why the photographs of the cause matter.

Should I use my insurer's contractor?

You can usually use your own roofer. Check your policy; most allow it, and some insist on it for emergency making-safe.

How do I stop my ridge tiles blowing off again?

Replace mortar bedding with a dry-fix ridge system. It is mechanically fixed and does not rely on mortar.

What if the roof has been damaged by a neighbour's tree?

Photograph everything, inform your insurer and your neighbour. Liability depends on whether the tree was known to be unsafe; your insurer will advise.