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Abinger Bottom Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Abinger Bottom and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Roofs hit by falling trees
About our storm damage roof report in Abinger Bottom
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’re worried about lead lifted at abutments and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, flashings and flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Abinger Bottom, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Abinger Bottom (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Abinger Bottom?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
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What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Abinger Bottom, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Abinger Bottom, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Abinger Bottom roofs and the weather
Polesden Lacey, about 4.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Abinger Bottom. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near Gomshall station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Belmont Prep School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Abinger Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Abinger Bottom and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RH5 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Friday Street (1 mile north), Abinger Common (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (2 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Abinger Bottom
We work in homes and buildings around Wotton and Abinger Commons, Hurtwood House and The Stephan Langton Inn, among other places. The closest station to Abinger Bottom is Gomshall station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Abinger Bottom include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Abinger Bottom questions
Will you come out to Abinger Bottom?
Yes, Abinger Bottom is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Abinger Bottom is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
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. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The outcome of a claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Abinger Bottom
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs