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Storm damage roof report in Farncombe, Surrey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Farncombe. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Farncombe
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
How a storm damage roof report works in Farncombe
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about slates and tiles blown off the roof and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Houses in smaller places like Farncombe can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Farncombe (GU7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
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.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
FAQs for Farncombe
Will you come out to Farncombe?
Yes, Farncombe is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Farncombe?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Farncombe is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
How do I book a survey in Farncombe?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
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What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Farncombe, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Farncombe?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Take a building like Farncombe Church of England Infant School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What the survey won’t cover
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Leaks and storm damage in Farncombe
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Loseley Park about 1.2 miles north, Farncombe sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Farncombe station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark like St John the Evangelist Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Farncombe and the rest of Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
We survey roofs across GU7 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Around Farncombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Broadwater School, Farncombe Wood and The Freeholders pub, among other places. There is a railway station in Farncombe itself: Farncombe station. A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.