Surrey · London and the South East
Blackbrook Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Blackbrook, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Why it is worth a survey now in Blackbrook
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. For older village homes like those around Blackbrook, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How a storm damage roof report works in Blackbrook
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We are often asked to look into new damp or leaks inside and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across flashings, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Blackbrook face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Blackbrook (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Blackbrook, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Storm damage roof reports in Blackbrook: local notes
The wider area around Blackbrook has a long history of building, with Polesden Lacey about 4.3 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you let a flat or house near Holmwood station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like St John's Church of England 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 live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Blackbrook is about 2 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Blackbrook and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Every address in RH5 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover North Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles north-west), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (6 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Near you in Blackbrook
In Blackbrook, that means homes and buildings near Pippbrook House, Inholms Clay Pit and The Plough pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Holmwood station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Betchworth Castle (2.1 miles north) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Vann Lake.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Blackbrook
Is Blackbrook in the area you cover?
Yes, Blackbrook is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Blackbrook?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
How do I book a survey in Blackbrook?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.