Surrey · London and the South East
Hog Hatch Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Hog Hatch. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
About our storm damage roof report in Hog Hatch
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We are frequently asked to look into new damp or leaks inside and loose or torn flashings, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Around Hog Hatch, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Hog Hatch (GU9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Hog Hatch is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Why get it checked now?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Blocked gutters on homes around Hog Hatch overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Nearby places to Hog Hatch
What else we do in Hog Hatch
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- 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’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
FAQs for Hog Hatch
Is my home in Hog Hatch listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Hog Hatch in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not 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 you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hog Hatch
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. Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 0.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Hog Hatch goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near St Mark the Evangelist Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you run a business near Hart Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Take a building like Folly Hill Infant School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hog Hatch is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Hog Hatch, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Hog Hatch is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for storm damage roof reports. Guildford is in our area too.
We work across GU9 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Coniston Drive, Dukes Walk and Folly Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Ewshot (1 mile north-west), Dora's Green (1 mile west), Warren Corner (1 mile west), Dippenhall (2 miles south-west) and Redlands (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Around Hog Hatch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Farnham Heath End School and Weybourne LNR. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, about 1.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles south). Not far away are Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.