Surrey · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Burgh
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Great Burgh, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Great Burgh
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are flat roof edges peeled back and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Older cottages and houses around Great Burgh may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are frequently the first clues.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Great Burgh (KT18, KT17, KT20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Estimates of repair costs
- How your policy defines a storm
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Common roof problems in Great Burgh
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Shop and office owners around The Ashley Centre may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Burgh
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
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How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A visit to Great Burgh is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Great Burgh
Will you come out to Great Burgh?
Yes, Great Burgh is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Great Burgh?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Great Burgh is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Great Burgh
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Great Burgh has a long history of building, with Fitznells Manor about 3 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as St Mark are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Trees in and around Merland Rise Recreational Ground shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Great Burgh is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Great Burgh, 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. There is also a page for London.
Here we cover the KT18, KT17 and KT20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Upland Drive, Upland Way and Downland Way. Great Burgh sits on or near the B290 and B2221, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Great Burgh, we cover Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north-west), Nork (1 mile north-east) and Langley Vale (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Great Burgh
We work in homes and buildings around Merland Rise Recreational Ground, Aberdour School and The Beacon School. Great Burgh has its own railway station: Tattenham Corner station. Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (3.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.