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Storm damage roof report in Fetcham, Surrey
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Fetcham. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Fetcham
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you are worried about flat roof edges peeled back and loose or torn flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Fetcham can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Fetcham (KT22, KT23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Fetcham does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Fetcham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fetcham?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Fetcham?
Yes, Fetcham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
More services for Fetcham
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common roof problems in Fetcham
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Take a building like Oakfield Junior School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Storm damage roof reports in Fetcham: local notes
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Fetcham has a long history of building, with Polesden Lacey about 2.4 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St. Mary: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you live near a park like River Mole LNR, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Fetcham is about 5 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Fetcham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. Guildford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: KT22 and KT23. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Bell Lane and Gatesden Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Fetcham on the B2122, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Great Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (1 mile east), Mickleham (2 miles south-east), Little Bookham (2 miles south-west) and Westhumble (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Fetcham
Around Fetcham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near River Mole LNR, Therfield School and Yehudi Menuhin School, among other places. Fetcham’s nearest station is Leatherhead station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (3.4 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Fetcham include Claremont Lake and Box Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fetcham
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.