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Storm damage roof report in Ash, Surrey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Ash from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Stains appearing after strong winds
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Being in a smaller place like Ash doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Ash
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’re worried about new damp or leaks inside and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In older homes around places like Ash, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Ash (GU12, GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ash
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ash. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Ash roofs and the weather
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Ash has a long history of building, with Wanborough Manor about 2.7 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Walsh CofE Junior School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Trees in and around Aldershot Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Ash is about 2 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ash. Across Surrey, we cover Ash. There is also a page for Guildford.
We work across the GU12 and GU10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Ash Church Road, Square Field Way and Littlefield Close and the roads around them. You will find Ash on the A331 and B3206, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Ash: Ash Green (1 mile east), Tongham (1 mile south-west), Ash Vale (1 mile north), Seale (2 miles south) and Aldershot (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (4 miles south-west), Egham (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (5 miles north).
Around Ash
Typical jobs here are in homes near Aldershot Park, The Connaught School and The Dover Arms. The nearest railway station is Ash station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (4 miles south-west) and Ash Museum (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Ash includes Rowhill Nature Reserve and Hog's Back.
What else we do in Ash
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Ash
Is my home in Ash listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Ash within the area you cover?
Yes, Ash is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The outcome of a claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.