Surrey · London and the South East
Hammer Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Hammer, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in Hammer: what you get
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and loose or torn flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Hammer, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Hammer (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hammer, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Hammer
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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Common questions in Hammer
Is Hammer in the area you cover?
Yes, Hammer is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Hammer is listed?
We can’t 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 need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hammer
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Landlords with a home close to Haslemere station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark such as St. Stephen's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like Woolmer Hill School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Hammer, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Hammer is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU27 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road. Other places close to Hammer include Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hammer
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Prince of Wales pub and Camelsdale Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Not far away are Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- How your policy defines a storm
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Hammer, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Hammer
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.