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Busbridge Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Busbridge, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Surveys for landlords and agents in Busbridge
Landlords and letting agents in Busbridge book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
How a storm damage roof report works in Busbridge
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Typical surveys look at damaged pots on the stack and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Busbridge, 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, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Busbridge (GU7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Busbridge
Is Busbridge within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Busbridge is listed?
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.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You will then get the report by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
What affects the price in Busbridge
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Storm damage roof reports around Busbridge
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Loseley Park about 2.7 miles north, Busbridge sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near St John the Baptist Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Godalming station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Trees in and around Phillips Memorial Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Busbridge is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in Busbridge, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Surrey, we cover Busbridge.
Every address in GU7 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Old Rectory Gardens, Hambledon Road and Brighton Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Busbridge include Godalming (1 mile north-west), Tuesley (1 mile south-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Farncombe (1 mile north) and Hydestile (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Busbridge
We work in homes and buildings around St Hilary's School, Phillips Memorial Park and Godalming College. For rail, the closest station is Godalming station, about 1 mile north-west. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a place like Busbridge, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Busbridge
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Busbridge, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Useful tips for Busbridge property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.