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Storm damage roof report in Hale, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Hale. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hale
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. 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’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and broken or displaced guttering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, flashings and gutters and fascias alike.
Being in a small place like Hale makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Hale (GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Hale
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
For hotels and guest houses around Hale, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hale
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Hale
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Why act early in Hale
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Outbuildings and barns around Hale are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Hale, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Leaks and storm damage in Hale
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 1.1 miles south-west lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Hale has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to The Church of St John the Evangelist: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Landlords with a home close to Farnham station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Hale is about 1 mile north of Farnham, in Surrey. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hale. Hale is one of the places in Surrey we cover for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Guildford.
We survey roofs across the GU9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include Fairview Gardens, Farnborough Road and White Cottage Close, and we cover them all. We also cover Heath End (1 mile north), Weybourne (1 mile north-east), Upper Hale (1 mile north-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Hale
In Hale, that means homes and buildings near Weybourne LNR, William Cobbett Primary School and The Six Bells pub. The nearest railway station is Farnham station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Farnham Castle (1.1 miles south-west) and Museum of Farnham (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
Questions from Hale
Will you come out to Hale?
Yes, Hale is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Hale listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How do I book a survey in Hale?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.