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Storm damage roof report in Hersham, Surrey
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Hersham, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
How a storm damage roof report works in Hersham
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’re worried about damaged flat roof membrane and damaged ridges and hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Hersham, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Hersham (KT12)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Nearby places to Hersham
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Hersham
Landlords and agents in Hersham book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Hersham is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Why act early in Hersham
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. Around Hersham, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hersham
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Wind, rain and roofs in Hersham
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. 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. About 1.4 miles south-east lies The Homewood, a reminder of how long the area around Hersham has been built on. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bell Farm Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Homes near green spaces such as West End Common can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Hersham is about 1 mile south of Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey. Anywhere in Hersham, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. There is also a page for Guildford.
Storm damage roof reports in KT12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Police Station Road, Queensway South and Queensway, all of which we cover. Hersham is on the A244, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Hersham, we cover Burwood Park (1 mile south-west), Walton-on-Thames (1 mile north), Whiteley Village (2 miles south-west), St George's Hill (2 miles west) and Weybridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles east).
Around Hersham
Around Hersham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Barley Mow Public House, West End Common and Three Rivers Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Walton-On-Thames station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.8 miles east). Open spaces near Hersham include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Hersham
Will you come out to Hersham?
Yes, Hersham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Hersham in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Hersham is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.