What to Do After Storm Damage
Updated 2026-03-01 · Written by the Town & Country Roofing team
What to Do After Storm Damage
Safe checks, insurance evidence and how to prioritise repairs after a major storm.
Once the wind has dropped, the safest first step is a ground-level check with a phone camera. Look for missing slates or tiles, dislodged ridges, and any debris on the ground.
Photograph everything — timestamped photos are useful evidence for your household insurer.
If water is coming in, contain it, move electricals away, and call for emergency roofing support. Do not climb onto the roof.
A drone survey after a storm gives complete coverage without risk and produces the imagery your insurer needs to authorise a claim.
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