Surrey · London and the South East
Fernhill Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Fernhill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
How a storm damage roof report works in Fernhill
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged pots on the stack.
Many homes in small places like Fernhill face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Fernhill (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Fernhill
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Fernhill, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- 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 look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Fernhill questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fernhill?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Fernhill in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Fernhill is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Leaks and storm damage in Fernhill
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you let a flat or house near Gatwick Airport station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Oakwood School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Fernhill is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Bookings from Fernhill are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Surrey, we cover Fernhill.
All of RH6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Peeks Brook Lane and Donkey Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Burstow (1 mile east), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east) and Copthorne (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Fernhill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Shipley Bridge pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.6 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Why act early in Fernhill
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. For older village homes like those around Fernhill, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Other services in Fernhill
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fernhill and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.