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Storm damage roof report in Alfold, Surrey
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Alfold. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Alfold
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Typical surveys look at loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and ridge tiles that have come loose, across flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
Many homes in small places like Alfold face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Alfold (GU6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Alfold
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Around Alfold, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Questions from Alfold
Will you come out to Alfold?
Yes, Alfold is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Alfold?
Yes, Alfold is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Alfold, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Towns and villages near Alfold
Other services in Alfold
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Alfold?
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or torn flashings
If you live near a park like Fir Tree Copse, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Wind, rain and roofs in Alfold
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Alfold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. Roofs in Alfold get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Alfold and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of GU6 for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Chapel Field Close, Loxwood Road and Cypress Grove. We also cover Alfold Bars (1 mile south), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south), Durfold Wood (3 miles west) and Plaistow (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Alfold
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown pub and Fir Tree Copse and the streets around them. The countryside around Alfold includes Shillinglee Lake.