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Storm Damage Roof Report in Holt Pound
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Holt Pound, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Useful tips for Holt Pound property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Holt Pound
High winds normally 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. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. 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’re often asked to look into stains appearing after strong winds and roofs hit by falling trees, on flashings, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Holt Pound, 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, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Holt Pound (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Holt Pound
Will you come out to Holt Pound?
Yes, Holt Pound is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Holt Pound listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Holt Pound often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Around Holt Pound, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Nearby places to Holt Pound
What else we do in Holt Pound
What we are asked to look at in Holt Pound
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Wind, rain and roofs in Holt Pound
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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. With Farnham Castle about 2.7 miles north-east, Holt Pound sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you let a flat or house near Bentley (Hampshire) station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. The streets around a church such as Saint James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Holt Pound is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Holt Pound, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the GU10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Fullers Road and The Wickets. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Rowledge (1 mile east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-east), Boundstone (1 mile east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile south-west) and Shortheath (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north-east), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Ash (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Holt Pound
In Holt Pound, that means homes and buildings near Weydon School, Weydon School and Underdown nature reserve. Holt Pound’s nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.5 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Powderham Castle (2.2 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south). The countryside around Holt Pound includes Farnham Heath and Beacon Hill.