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Storm Damage Roof Report in Bunce Common
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Bunce Common, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Bunce Common
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey flat roofs, flashings and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damage from fallen branches or debris and loose or torn flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Bunce Common, 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. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Bunce Common (RH2, RH3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bunce Common
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bunce Common
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Storm damage roof reports in Bunce Common: 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Living close to Inholms Clay Pit is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to Betchworth station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Bunce Common is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Bunce Common, the roof can be surveyed. Bunce Common is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH2 and RH3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Gadbrook Road, Leigh Road and Shellwood Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Dawesgreen (1 mile east), Strood Green (1 mile north), Leigh (1 mile east), Brockham (2 miles north) and Betchworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (5 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Bunce Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Seven Stars Public House and Inholms Clay Pit, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Betchworth station, about 2.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Bunce Common, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Bunce Common, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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When to book a survey in Bunce Common
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
The streets around a church like Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
Bunce Common questions
Do you cover Bunce Common?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Bunce Common is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Bunce Common 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Also near Bunce Common
Also in Bunce Common
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.