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Storm Damage Roof Report in Chaldon
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Chaldon, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
About our storm damage roof report in Chaldon
High winds normally 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. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey flashings, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flat roof edges peeled back and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Roofs in small places like Chaldon often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Chaldon (CR3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- How your policy defines a storm
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Check how your policy defines a storm
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Chaldon, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
FAQs for Chaldon
Do you cover smaller places like Chaldon?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is Chaldon in the area you cover?
Yes, Chaldon is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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.
What we are asked to look at in Chaldon
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
For businesses in and around places such as The Belfry, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
More services for Chaldon
Wind, rain and roofs in Chaldon
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you own a rental within reach of Caterham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Chaldon, the roof can be surveyed. Chaldon is one of the places in Surrey where we work. There is also a page for Crawley.
We work across the CR3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Chaldon include the B2031. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Chaldon
In Chaldon, that means homes and buildings near de Stafford School, Kitchen Copse and The King And Queen Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Caterham station, about 1.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.