After a storm
Roof leaking after a storm? Here's what to do — and how to see the damage safely
West of Scotland wind and rain find every weak slate and flashing. Once it is safe to fly, our drone photographs your roof from above and circles anything visible that has moved, cracked or lifted — dated evidence for you, your insurer and any roofer. Fixed £99 for homes.
Why homeowners choose AyeInspect
CAA-registered pilots
Every flight is carried out by a qualified, registered drone operator.
Fully insured
Public liability cover in place for every survey we carry out.
Report normally within 24 hours
Your photographic report normally lands in your inbox the 24 hours.
One fixed price
£99 for homes, £149 for commercial. No call-out fees, no scaffolding, no surprise extras.
No ladders, no mess
Nothing touches your roof — the whole survey is flown from the ground.
Your report stays private
Photographs and findings are shared by private link, only with you.
First steps when the roof starts leaking
- 1
Stay safe
Never go onto the roof or up a ladder in wind or rain. Keep clear of anything that could fall, and call 999 if the structure looks unsafe.
- 2
Contain the water
Buckets and towels under drips, move belongings, and switch off electrics near any water if it is safe to do so.
- 3
Photograph what you can see
Take dated photos of ceiling stains, debris in the garden and anything visible from the ground. Insurers usually want early evidence.
- 4
Tell your insurer
Report it promptly. Emergency covering is a roofer's job — we do not carry out repairs.
- 5
Get the roof photographed
Once the weather allows safe flying, a drone check shows what moved up there, so you and any roofer are working from the same facts.
Our check is external and visual only. We cannot see under slates or inside the roof space, and we cannot guarantee there are no hidden defects.
What storms usually disturb
Slipped and missing slates
Wind lifts older slates and nail fixings give way, often near ridges and verges.
Ridge and hip tiles
Weak mortar lets ridge tiles rock loose or blow off entirely.
Chimney flashings
Lead and mortar around chimney stacks are a very common entry point for driven rain.
Valleys and gutters
Debris blocks valleys and gutters, so heavy rain overflows into the building.
Flat roof membranes
Felt and membranes can lift at edges and seams in strong gusts.
Tenement chimney heads
Tall stacks on older buildings take the full force of the wind.
Storm and leak questions
Can you find exactly where my roof is leaking?
We photograph the outside of the roof and point out visible likely causes, such as slipped slates, lifted flashing or blocked gutters. Water can travel before it shows on a ceiling, so we cannot always confirm the exact entry point.
How soon can you come out after a storm?
We fly as soon as wind and rain are safe for the drone, which is often a day or two after the worst weather. Busy periods after a named storm can affect availability — book and we will confirm a date.
Will your report get my insurance claim approved?
No one can promise that. The report gives dated, annotated photos you can include with a claim, but the decision is always your insurer's.
What does a storm roof check cost?
Homes are a fixed £99 with the annotated report included. Commercial premises are £149.
Do you do emergency repairs?
No. We are independent and do not repair roofs or recommend particular contractors. That is why the report is impartial.