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Storm Damage Roof Report in Barford
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Barford, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. 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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Storm damage roof report in Barford
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. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We’re frequently asked to look into damaged gutters and fascias and slates and tiles blown off the roof, across flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Barford, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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 can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Barford (GU10, GU26)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Barford property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Common questions in Barford
Is Barford in the area you cover?
Yes, Barford is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barford?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Storm damage roof reports around Barford
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
If you live near a park such as The Flashes, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Take a building like St John's CofE Aided Infant School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. Roofs in Barford get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in GU10 and GU26 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Near you in Barford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crossways Inn and The Flashes, among other places. The closest station to Barford is Haslemere station, about 3.9 miles south-east. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Barford
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Nearby places to Barford
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What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Barford needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Barford
Landlords, agents and building managers in Barford and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.