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Storm damage roof report in Bentley, Surrey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Bentley and across Surrey.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
How a storm damage roof report works in Bentley
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Common reasons to book are broken or displaced guttering and damaged ridges and hips, across gutters and fascias, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Bentley often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Bentley (GU10, GU34)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Outbuildings and barns around Bentley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bentley
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photos and a written report every time
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bentley
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Nearby places to Bentley
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Bentley questions
How do I find out if my home in Bentley is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Bentley in the area you cover?
Yes, Bentley is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Storm damage roof reports in Bentley: local notes
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. With Farnham Castle about 3.8 miles north-east, Bentley sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bentley Church of England Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Bentley (Hampshire) station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Bentley is about 4 miles west of Farnham, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bentley can all book storm damage roof reports. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. There’s also a page for Guildford.
We work across GU10 and GU34 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Broadlands Close and Eggars Field. Other places close to Bentley include Isington (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-east), Holt Pound (2 miles east) and Binsted (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles east), Camberley (12 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles east), Frimley (11 miles north-east), Haslemere (10 miles south-east) and Ash (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Bentley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Star Inn, among other places. The closest station to Bentley is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Barley Pound (1.7 miles north-east) and Chase Community Hospital (5.9 miles south). Not far away are Farnham Park and Holybourne Hill.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Bentley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.