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Storm damage roof report in Coldharbour, Surrey
Storm damage roof reports in Coldharbour from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof reports in Coldharbour: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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.
Homes near green spaces such as Wotton and Abinger Commons can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you let a flat or house near Holmwood station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Coldharbour is about 4 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Coldharbour for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Every address in RH5 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Coldharbour, we cover Abinger Bottom (2 miles north-west), South Holmwood (2 miles north-east), Holmwood Corner (2 miles east), Friday Street (2 miles north-west) and Beare Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (8 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east) and Ewell (13 miles north).
Around Coldharbour
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wotton and Abinger Commons and Plough Inn. Coldharbour’s nearest station is Holmwood station, about 1.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Abinger Castle (2.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
Storm damage roof report in Coldharbour
High winds usually 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. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have come loose and lead lifted at abutments, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Coldharbour face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Coldharbour (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Coldharbour
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Coldharbour, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Coldharbour
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A written report with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Coldharbour can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Coldharbour
Do you carry out roof surveys in Coldharbour?
Yes, Coldharbour is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Coldharbour 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The outcome of a claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
When to book a survey in Coldharbour
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Nearby places to Coldharbour
More services for Coldharbour
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.