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Storm damage roof report in Grayswood, Surrey
Storm damage roof reports across Grayswood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Grayswood
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Common reasons to book are gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged ridges and hips, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
In a village or hamlet like Grayswood, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Grayswood (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Grayswood
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
Anyone responsible for a site like Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Grayswood, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Grayswood is about 9 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We visit Grayswood as part of our work across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Across Surrey, we cover Grayswood and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
We work across GU27 for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as Lower Road, Ash Tree Close and The Mount, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Grayswood: Brook (2 miles north-east), Bowlhead Green (2 miles north), Chiddingfold (2 miles east), Sandhills (2 miles north-east) and Wormley (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (9 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (6 miles north-east).
Around Grayswood
In Grayswood, that means homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Grayswood include Lynchmere Commons and Gibbet Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Grayswood
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Letting agents and landlords in Grayswood book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Why it’s worth a survey now in Grayswood
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. For older village homes like those around Grayswood, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Grayswood: your questions answered
Is my home in Grayswood listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Grayswood?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Grayswood is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How do I book a survey in Grayswood?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we look at:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Grayswood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- 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.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
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.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.