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Storm damage roof report in Bowlhead Green, Surrey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Bowlhead Green, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lead lifted at abutments
How a storm damage roof report works in Bowlhead Green
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are stains appearing after strong winds and damage from fallen branches or debris.
For a small place like Bowlhead Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Bowlhead Green (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bowlhead Green
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Around Bowlhead Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Price depends partly on 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 Bowlhead Green
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Bowlhead Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bowlhead Green?
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.
Is Bowlhead Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bowlhead Green
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
More services for Bowlhead Green
Storm damage roof reports around Bowlhead Green
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Witley station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Michael and All Angels, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Bowlhead Green is about 7 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Bowlhead Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Bowlhead Green is one of the places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We work across the GU8 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on French Lane and Rutton Hill Road. If you are just outside Bowlhead Green, we cover Brook (1 mile east), Sandhills (1 mile east), Wormley (2 miles east), Witley (2 miles north-east) and Cramhurst (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Bowlhead Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dog And Pheasant Public House, among other places. The closest station to Bowlhead Green is Witley station, about 2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Bowlhead Green include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bowlhead Green
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
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.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Bowlhead Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.