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Storm damage roof report in Fickleshole, Surrey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Fickleshole and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Fickleshole
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at damaged gutters and fascias and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, across flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Fickleshole face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Fickleshole (CR6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
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 let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A price for the repairs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports in Fickleshole: local notes
Historic houses such as Down House, about 2.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Fickleshole goes. 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. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Woldingham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Leonard, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Fickleshole, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CR6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
Around Fickleshole
Typical jobs here are in homes near Meridian High School, Addington Vale and The White Bear pub and the streets around them. Fickleshole’s nearest station is Woldingham station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
Fickleshole questions
Will you come out to Fickleshole?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Fickleshole in the area you cover?
Yes, Fickleshole is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
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What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Fickleshole can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Fickleshole
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
We are often asked to look at:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
Take a building like Fairchildes Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.