Surrey · London and the South East
Birtley Green Storm Damage Roof Report
Independent storm damage roof reports in Birtley Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lead lifted at abutments
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Around Birtley Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
About our storm damage roof report in Birtley Green
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Birtley Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly 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 is worth finding the cause soon.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Birtley Green (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Birtley Green
What else we do in Birtley Green
Storm damage roof reports around Birtley Green
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Chilworth Manor, about 2.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Birtley Green. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Trees in and around Cucknell's Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Birtley Green and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Birtley Green and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: GU5. We also cover the places around Birtley Green: Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Birtley Green
Around Birtley Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cucknell's Wood, St Catherine's School and Red Lion Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shalford station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). Not far away are Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
What affects the price in Birtley Green
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Common questions in Birtley Green
Is my home in Birtley Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Do you cover Birtley Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You will then get the report by email.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Birtley Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.