Surrey · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Albury Heath
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Albury Heath. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in Albury Heath: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We are often asked to look into damaged pots on the stack and damaged gutters and fascias, across chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Albury Heath face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Albury Heath (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
Also near Albury Heath
Also in Albury Heath
Albury Heath: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Albury Heath?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Albury Heath is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Albury Heath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. 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 long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Storm damage roof reports in Albury Heath: local notes
Historic houses such as Chilworth Manor, about 2.3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Albury Heath goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to Old St Peter and St Paul's Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Homes near green spaces such as Colekitchen Down can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you look after a building such as Shere CofE Aided Infant School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Albury Heath is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Albury Heath and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
Here we cover the GU5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Park Road and Heath Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Little London (1 mile south-east), Shere (1 mile north-east), Albury (1 mile north-west), Gomshall (1 mile east) and Hoe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Around Albury Heath
In Albury Heath, that means homes and buildings near Colekitchen Down and King William IV Public House. The nearest railway station is Gomshall station, about 1.6 miles east. A little further out are St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north-west) and Shere Museum (0.9 miles north-east). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Albury Heath can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.