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Storm damage roof report in Dora's Green, Surrey
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Dora's Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Dora's Green
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’re worried about damaged flat roof membrane and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many homes in small places like Dora's Green face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Dora's Green (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Nearby places to Dora's Green
What else we do in Dora's Green
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Dora's Green. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Dora's Green
Is my home in Dora's Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Dora's Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Dora's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Dora's Green
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Anyone responsible for a site like Crondall Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you’ll get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Storm damage roof reports around Dora's Green
Farnham Castle, about 1.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dora's Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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.
For landlords with property near Farnham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For businesses in and around places like Hart Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Dora's Green is about 2 miles north-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Dora's Green, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Dora's Green is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We cover every part of the GU10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Warren Corner (1 mile north), Redlands (1 mile north-west), Ewshot (1 mile north), Dippenhall (1 mile south) and Crondall (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south-east) and Ash (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Dora's Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Weydon School and the streets around them. Dora's Green’s nearest station is Farnham station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Powderham Castle (1.1 miles south-west) and Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Dora's Green include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Park.
Why it is worth a survey now in Dora's Green
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Around Dora's Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
See our cost guide and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Dora's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.