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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hatchford
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hatchford and the rest of Surrey. We survey seven days a week.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in Hatchford
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are stains appearing after strong winds and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
For a small place like Hatchford, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Hatchford (KT11)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hatchford
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Byfleet Manor, about 2.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hatchford. 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.
For landlords with property near Effingham Junction station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Living close to The Forest and the Highlands is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Hatchford is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Hatchford, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: KT11. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (1 mile west), Downside (1 mile east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Byfleet (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Around Hatchford
Around Hatchford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Forest and the Highlands and The Black Swan pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Effingham Junction station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.7 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). The countryside around Hatchford includes Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What we are asked to look at in Hatchford
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
Take a building like St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey will not cover
Common questions in Hatchford
Do you cover Hatchford?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hatchford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Hatchford within the area you cover?
Yes. Hatchford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Hatchford?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we’ll record the rest.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
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How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Hatchford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hatchford
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.