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Storm damage roof report in Beacon Hill, Surrey

An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Beacon Hill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.

  • Damaged flat roof membrane
  • Water coming in after the storm
  • Gutters pulled loose in the wind

Book a storm damage roof report in Beacon Hill

Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Beacon Hill

Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. We’re frequently asked to look into damaged gutters and fascias and slates and tiles blown off the roof, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and flashings.

Somewhere as small as Beacon Hill, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.

Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.

Illustration of storm damage to a slate roof being recorded on a checklist
Place
Beacon Hill (GU26)
Region
Surrey
Prices
From £150 inc. VAT
Report
Emailed report with photos and recommendations
Survey days
Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Insurance
Professional indemnity and public liability
Telephone
07833 053749
Updated
27 October 2026

What we do, step by step

A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Beacon Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.

  1. We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
  2. Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
  3. We view the roof from safe positions.
  4. We record fresh damage and older defects.
  5. You receive the written report with photos.

Before the survey

  • Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
  • Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
  • Check pets are kept safely away

Arrange a survey

To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Beacon Hill, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.

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What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover

No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:

  • Areas we can’t see safely
  • Negotiating a claim settlement
  • Your insurer’s view of the claim

If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.

What we look at

  • Gutters and fascias
  • Slate and tile slopes
  • Chimney stacks
  • Flat roofs
  • Ridges and hips
  • Flashings

How we price storm damage roof reports

All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:

  • Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
  • How big the roof is
  • House, block, shop or office
  • The number of roofs, including extensions and garages

Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.

Booking your survey

What helps most when you contact us:

  • The property’s address and postcode
  • The style of property, from a terrace to a block
  • Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
  • What’s prompted the survey

If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.

DIY checks: what’s safe

Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.

Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.

For landlords and managing agents

Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.

Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.

Why get it checked now?

If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. Older cottages and farmhouses around Beacon Hill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.

One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.

Why book us in Beacon Hill

  • More than 20 years surveying roofs
  • Clear package prices, inc. VAT
  • A report with photos
  • Surveys on weekdays and at weekends

Read our cost guide and two real surveys.

What a storm damage roof report looks like in Beacon Hill

Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.

For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Beacon Hill Community Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Homes near green spaces such as The Flashes can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.

Beacon Hill is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Beacon Hill, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Beacon Hill is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. There is also a page for Guildford.

Storm damage roof reports in GU26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Hill Road, Glen Close and Harlequin Close. Other places close to Beacon Hill include Whitmoor Vale (1 mile west), Green Cross (1 mile north-west), Grayshott (1 mile south), Hindhead (1 mile south-east) and Barford (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (15 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (3 miles south-east).

Landmarks near Beacon Hill

Around Beacon Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Woolmer Hill School, St Edmund's School and The Flashes. For rail, the closest station is Haslemere station, about 2.9 miles south-east. A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.

Map of Beacon Hill © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs for Beacon Hill

Is Beacon Hill within the area you cover?

We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.

Does a conservation area affect roof work in Beacon Hill?

You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.

What do I do if water is coming in?

Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.

Can I challenge a declined storm claim?

Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.

How long does the survey take?

It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.

Will you check the loft?

Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.

What’s the best way to book?

Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.

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