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Storm damage roof report in Horsell, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Horsell.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
About our storm damage roof report in Horsell
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you are worried about holes or cracks caused by debris and ridge tiles that have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In older homes around places like Horsell, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
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.
- Location
- Horsell (GU21, GU22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Horsell
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Horsell
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Common reasons to book include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you own a rental within reach of Woking station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Leaks and storm damage in Horsell
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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’s detailed. The wider area around Horsell has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 3.3 miles north. 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.
Homes near green spaces such as Milford Green and Coxhill Green can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building like Woking High School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Horsell is about 1 mile north-east of Woking, in Surrey. If you’re in Horsell, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Horsell is one of the places in Surrey we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We work across the GU21 and GU22 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Elm Road, Heath Road and Popes Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Horsell is on the A3046, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Woking (1 mile south-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile south-west), Mimbridge (1 mile north-west), Sheerwater (1 mile east) and St John's (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Horsell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Horsell Village School, Milford Green and Coxhill Green and The Red Lion pub, among other places. The closest station to Horsell is Woking station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles south) and Woking Community Hospital (1 mile south). Not far away are Gracious Pond and Boldermere Lake.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
FAQs for Horsell
Do you cover Horsell?
Yes, Horsell is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Horsell?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Parking around Horsell is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.