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Storm damage roof report in Blackheath, Surrey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Blackheath and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Storm damage roof report in Blackheath: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a written report with photographs, sent by email. It is not 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. We survey ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and broken or displaced guttering.
Many homes in small places like Blackheath face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Blackheath (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Useful tips for Blackheath property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Once we have 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.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Blackheath
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Questions from Blackheath
Will you come out to Blackheath?
Yes, Blackheath is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Blackheath?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Wind, rain and roofs in Blackheath
With Chilworth Manor about 1.1 miles north, Blackheath sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Chilworth station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Martin, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Blackheath is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Roofs in Blackheath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
We cover every part of GU4 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Blackheath: Chilworth (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (2 miles north-west), Shalford (2 miles west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Farnham (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Blackheath
Around Blackheath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Percy Arms. Blackheath’s nearest station is Chilworth station, about 0.6 miles north. Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Shere Museum (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Blackheath include St Martha's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
What else we do in Blackheath
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Blackheath, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Blackheath
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.