Surrey · London and the South East
Chobham Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Chobham and the rest of Surrey. We survey seven days a week.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
About our storm damage roof report in Chobham
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. 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 chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are flat roof edges peeled back and holes or cracks caused by debris.
In older homes around places like Chobham, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Chobham (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Chobham
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What affects the price in Chobham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Chobham roofs and the weather
Historic houses like Botleys Mansion, about 3.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Chobham goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Shop and office owners around The Peacocks may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Chobham is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. We visit Chobham as part of our work across Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of GU24 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as High Street, Back of High Street and Station Road, and we cover them all. Chobham is on the A319, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Chobham: Coxhill Green (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), Brick Hill (2 miles north-west) and West End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
Near you in Chobham
Around Chobham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Milford Green and Coxhill Green, The Sun Public House and Woking High School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Longcross station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (2.9 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Chobham include Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chobham
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Chobham
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Homes near green spaces such as Milford Green and Coxhill Green can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Chobham: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Chobham?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Chobham in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a survey in Chobham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Chobham
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings