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Storm damage roof report in Hurst Green, Surrey
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Hurst Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in Hurst Green
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damage from fallen branches or debris and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Hurst Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Hurst Green (RH8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Hurst Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hurst Green
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hurst Green Infant School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
FAQs for Hurst Green
Do you cover Hurst Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Hurst Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Hurst Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How do I book a survey in Hurst Green?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Hurst Green roofs and the weather
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Titsey Place about 2.3 miles north, Hurst Green sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Hurst Green station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For an older house near a landmark such as St Agatha's Hall, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Hurst Green is about 1 mile south of Oxted, in Surrey. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hurst Green. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Storm damage roof reports in RH8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Oast Road, Spring Lane and Quarry Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Oxted (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile east), Tandridge (2 miles west) and Merle Common (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hurst Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hazelwood School and Oxted School, among other places. There is a railway station in Hurst Green itself: Hurst Green station. Nearby you’ll also find Haxted Watermill Museum (4 miles south) and Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west). Not far away are Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
Useful tips for Hurst Green property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Also near Hurst Green
Also in Hurst Green
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hurst Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. In a small place like Hurst Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.