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Storm damage roof report in Leigh, Surrey
Storm damage roof reports around Leigh, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Leigh
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. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at slates and tiles blown off the roof and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Roofs in small places like Leigh frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Leigh (RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Leigh?
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Nearby places to Leigh
What else we do in Leigh
Why get it checked now?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. For an older or listed building in a place like Leigh, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Leigh
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Wind, rain and roofs in Leigh
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you look after a building such as Burys Court School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Betchworth station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Leigh is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Leigh is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of RH2 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Church Road, Smalls Hill Road and The Glebe, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Dawesgreen (1 mile north-west), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east), Strood Green (2 miles north-west) and Sidlow (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Leigh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Seven Stars Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Betchworth station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Reigate Priory Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Leigh include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Leigh, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Leigh frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Leigh questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leigh?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Leigh?
Yes, Leigh is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Leigh?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Useful tips for Leigh property owners
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.