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Storm damage roof report in Holmbury St Mary, Surrey
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Holmbury St Mary, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
How a storm damage roof report works in Holmbury St Mary
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings, and people most often book us about damaged pots on the stack and damaged ridges and hips.
For a small place like Holmbury St Mary, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Holmbury St Mary (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Holmbury St Mary
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary The Virgins Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
Wind, rain and roofs in Holmbury St Mary
With Polesden Lacey about 4.8 miles north, Holmbury St Mary sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For landlords with property near Gomshall station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Living close to Wotton and Abinger Commons is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Holmbury St Mary is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Holmbury St Mary and nearby. Across Surrey, we cover Holmbury St Mary. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We survey roofs across RH5 for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Horsham Road and Felday Glade or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Pitland Street (1 mile south), Peaslake (1 mile west), Farley Green (3 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Around Holmbury St Mary
We work in homes and buildings around Wotton and Abinger Commons, The Volunteer pub and Hurtwood House. The nearest railway station is Gomshall station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Mesolithic Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Abinger Castle (0.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Holmbury St Mary includes Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a hamlet or village like Holmbury St Mary, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Places near Holmbury St Mary
More services for Holmbury St Mary
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Why act early in Holmbury St Mary
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. In a place like Holmbury St Mary, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Surveys seven days a week
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Holmbury St Mary questions
Is Holmbury St Mary within the area you cover?
Yes. Holmbury St Mary is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is Holmbury St Mary in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What affects the price in Holmbury St Mary
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.