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Burntcommon Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Burntcommon, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Storm damage roof report in Burntcommon
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed damaged gutters and fascias and damaged pots on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Burntcommon, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Burntcommon (GU23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Burntcommon: your questions answered
Is my home in Burntcommon listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Burntcommon?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You will then get the report by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
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What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Burntcommon can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Burntcommon
Historic houses such as Clandon Park, about 2.4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Burntcommon goes. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Peacocks, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Landlords with a home close to Clandon station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Burntcommon is about 3 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Surveys in Burntcommon work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: GU23. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Linden Way, Beech Drive and The Copse or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Burntcommon include Send Marsh (1 mile north), Send (1 mile west), West Clandon (1 mile south), Sutton Green (2 miles west) and Burpham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles north-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Burntcommon
Around Burntcommon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ripley Court School, The Jovial Sailor pub and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School and the streets around them. Burntcommon’s nearest station is Clandon station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Burntcommon includes St Martha's Hill and Boldermere Lake.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Why act early in Burntcommon
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Burntcommon, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Burntcommon?
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Send CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you’ll get the report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection