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Elstead Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Elstead and across Surrey.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Elstead: what you get
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Common reasons to book are damaged ridges and hips and flat roof edges peeled back, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flashings.
In older homes around places like Elstead, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Elstead (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Elstead?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
If you look after a building like St James CofE Aided Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What insurance they carry
Questions from Elstead
Will you come out to Elstead?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Elstead is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
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 get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why get it checked now?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. In a smaller place like Elstead, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Elstead
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
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How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a survey in Elstead, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Elstead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Wind, rain and roofs in Elstead
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Wanborough Manor about 3.7 miles north-east, Elstead sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Milford (Surrey) station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Living close to Thundry Meadows is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Elstead is about 4 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Surveys in Elstead work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in GU8 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Springfield, Orchard Close and Back Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Elstead include Charleshill (1 mile north-west), Tilford (2 miles west), Tilford Common (2 miles west), Thursley (2 miles south) and Rushmoor (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Around Elstead
In Elstead, that means homes and buildings near Thundry Meadows and The Woolpack pub. For rail, the closest station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 3.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (3.5 miles east) and Milford Hospital (3.4 miles east). Not far away are Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.