Surrey · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Capel, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Capel. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Capel
Is my home in Capel listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Do you cover Capel?
Yes, Capel is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you test for 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.
Storm damage roof report in Capel
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged gutters and fascias.
Roofs in small places like Capel frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Capel (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Storm damage roof reports around Capel
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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near Ockley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Capel is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Capel gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Surrey coverage includes Capel and the places around it. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of RH5 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Street, Laundry Way and Bakers Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Ockley (2 miles west), Beare Green (2 miles north), Paynes Green (2 miles south-west), Kingsfold (2 miles south) and Holmwood Corner (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north) and Reigate (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Capel
The closest station to Capel is Ockley station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s Leith Hill and Warnham LNR.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Capel can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- 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
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Capel
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Take a building like Scott Broadwood CofE Infant School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Capel
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.