After a spell of high winds passes over Keynsham, it is worth taking a few minutes to check your property for signs of damage, even if nothing looks obviously wrong at first glance. Most of the time, a quick check turns up nothing of concern, but knowing what to look for means any genuine problem gets picked up early, before it has the chance to develop into something more costly. Making this a habit after any notably windy night takes only a few minutes and can save considerable expense later.
Start at ground level with what is easy to see safely. Look along your guttering and the ground beneath the roofline for small pieces of mortar, broken tile fragments, or debris that may have come from the roof itself, since these are often the first visible clue that something has shifted above, even before a gap is noticeable from the ground. It is also worth glancing across the roof slope itself for anything obviously out of place, such as a tile sitting at an odd angle or a visible gap in the covering.
Inside the property, a check of the loft space, if you have access and it is safe to do so, can reveal early signs of a problem before it shows up as a stain on a ceiling. Look for damp patches on the underside of the roof felt, any daylight visible where it should not be, or a musty smell that might indicate moisture getting in gradually rather than through an obvious leak. A good torch is genuinely useful here, since loft spaces are rarely lit well enough to spot subtle, early signs of dampness without one.
Chimneys are worth a visual check from a safe distance too, looking for anything that seems to be leaning or for bricks and pointing that look more crumbled or displaced than usual. Ridge tiles along the top of the roof are another area where loose or shifted tiles are sometimes visible from ground level, particularly after a genuinely severe spell of wind. A pair of binoculars can be genuinely useful for getting a much clearer look without ever needing to get any closer or take any unnecessary risks yourself.
None of this requires climbing onto the roof yourself, which is not something to attempt after storm damage, however tempting it might be to get a closer look. If anything you spot raises a question, a photograph taken safely from the ground is often enough for a roofer to give an initial view over the phone.
If your check after high winds in Keynsham turns up anything of concern, or if you would simply like a professional set of eyes on the roof, Brunel Roofing Bristol offers free inspections to put your mind at ease. A short visit is often all it takes to confirm that everything is as it should be.
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