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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hurtmore
Storm damage roof reports in Hurtmore and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof report in Hurtmore: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. Common reasons to book are loose or torn flashings and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, across flashings, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Hurtmore, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Most points in the report come with a picture, 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.
- Location
- Hurtmore (GU7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Hurtmore property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
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FAQs for Hurtmore
Do you cover smaller places like Hurtmore?
Yes, Hurtmore is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Hurtmore in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
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 does the survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Hurtmore?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hurtmore
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Hurtmore, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A price for the repairs
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hurtmore
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Leaks and storm damage in Hurtmore
The wider area around Hurtmore has a long history of building, with Loseley Park about 1.5 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like Charterhouse School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Godalming station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Hurtmore is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Hurtmore is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
We cover every part of the GU7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Hurtmore Road, Hurtmore Chase and Northway and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Compton (1 mile north), Binscombe (1 mile east), Shackleford (1 mile west), Littleton (2 miles north-east) and Puttenham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hurtmore
We work in homes and buildings around Middlebriars Wood, Broadwater School and Loseley Fields Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Godalming station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Milford Hospital (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.