Surrey · London and the South East
Ash Vale Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Ash Vale, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged gutters and fascias
How we price storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Storm damage roof report in Ash Vale
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Typical surveys look at slates and tiles blown off the roof and ridge tiles that have come loose, across flashings, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
In a smaller place like Ash Vale, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Ash Vale (GU12, GU14)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Ash Vale roofs and the weather
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 3.6 miles south-east lies Wanborough Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Ash Vale has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Shawfield Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For landlords with property near Ash Vale station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Ash Vale is about 2 miles north-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Ash Vale is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU12 and GU14 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Station Road East, Station Road West and Waverley Drive and the roads around them. With the B3165 and B3166 close by, Ash Vale is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Ash Vale, we cover Ash (1 mile south), North Camp (1 mile north-west), Mytchett (2 miles north), Ash Green (2 miles south-east) and Aldershot (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north), Farnham (5 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (3 miles north).
What’s near Ash Vale
Around Ash Vale, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ramillies Park, The Swan pub and National Aerospace Library and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ash Vale station, roughly 0.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Farnham Castle (4.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Ash Vale includes Aunt's Pool and Ash Ranges.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A visit to Ash Vale is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Ash Vale, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. On a bungalow or cottage around Ash Vale, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- A written report with photographs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Also in Ash Vale
Questions from Ash Vale
Is Ash Vale within the area you cover?
Yes, Ash Vale is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ash Vale?
Yes, Ash Vale is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Ash Vale?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
When to book a survey in Ash Vale
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one