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Storm damage roof report in Crosswater, Surrey
Storm damage roof reports across Crosswater, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Stains appearing after strong winds
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Older and listed buildings around Crosswater may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Crosswater
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
About our storm damage roof report in Crosswater
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings, and people most often book us about lead lifted at abutments and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Many homes in small places like Crosswater face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Crosswater (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Crosswater
With Farnham Castle about 4.9 miles north, Crosswater sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Farnham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like St John's CofE Aided Infant School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Crosswater is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Crosswater as part of our work across London and South East England. Crosswater is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across GU10 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you are just outside Crosswater, we cover Churt (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile south-east), Frensham (1 mile north-west), Barford (1 mile south) and Rushmoor (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Crosswater
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crossways Inn and The Flashes, among other places. Crosswater’s nearest station is Farnham station, about 4.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Farnham Castle (4.9 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Crosswater, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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When to book a survey in Crosswater
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged gutters and fascias
If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Questions from Crosswater
Is my home in Crosswater listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Crosswater?
Yes, Crosswater is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t 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.
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.
Places near Crosswater
Other services in Crosswater
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias