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Limpsfield Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Limpsfield from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Limpsfield
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof report in Limpsfield
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: 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. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and new damp or leaks inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Limpsfield, 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, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Limpsfield (RH8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Limpsfield 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.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Useful tips for Limpsfield property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Nearby places to Limpsfield
Other services in Limpsfield
Landlords, agents and block managers in Limpsfield
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Storm damage roof reports around Limpsfield
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many 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 Limpsfield has a long history of building, with Titsey Place about 1.3 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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 Oxted station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like Limpsfield CofE Infant School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Limpsfield is about 5 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. In Limpsfield, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Limpsfield is one of the places in Surrey where we work. Crawley is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the RH8 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You will find streets such as High Street, Detillens Lane and Padbrook, and we cover them all. You’ll find Limpsfield on the B2025, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Limpsfield: Oxted (1 mile south-west), Pains-Hill (1 mile south-east), Hurst Green (1 mile south-west), The Chart (1 mile south-east) and Titsey (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Limpsfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hazelwood School and Oxted School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Oxted station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Limpsfield include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
Limpsfield questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Limpsfield?
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.
Will you come out to Limpsfield?
Yes, Limpsfield is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.