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Storm damage roof report in Dockenfield, Surrey
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Dockenfield and the rest of Surrey. We survey seven days a week.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- New damp or leaks inside
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Dockenfield?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
For landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Dockenfield
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are slates and tiles blown off the roof and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Roofs in small places like Dockenfield often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Dockenfield (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Dockenfield
What else we do in Dockenfield
Why act early in Dockenfield
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Dockenfield, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Dockenfield roofs and the weather
About 4.1 miles north lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Dockenfield has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Church Of The Good Shepherd, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Dockenfield is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We visit Dockenfield as part of our work across Surrey. Dockenfield is one of the places in Surrey we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU10 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as The Street and Lake Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Batt's Corner (1 mile north-west), Frithend (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north-west) and Rowledge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south-east).
Around Dockenfield
Dockenfield’s nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Powderham Castle (4 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Farnham Heath.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What affects the price in Dockenfield
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dockenfield
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Dockenfield, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Dockenfield: your questions answered
Is Dockenfield in the area you cover?
Yes, Dockenfield is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Dockenfield?
Yes, Dockenfield is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
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 your policy sets the actual test.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.