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Storm damage roof report in Lyne, Surrey
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Lyne, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Lyne
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged pots on the stack.
Somewhere as small as Lyne, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Lyne (KT16)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Lyne
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Lyne?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Take an older house close to Church of Holy Trinity: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Lyne questions
How do I find out if my home in Lyne is listed?
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.
Do you cover Lyne?
Yes, Lyne is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lyne can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lyne
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Storm damage roof reports around Lyne
About 1 mile south lies Botleys Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Lyne has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you look after a building like Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Chertsey station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Lyne is about 3 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. We visit Lyne as part of our work across Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Lyne. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We cover every part of KT16 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Almners Road, Pantiles Close and Lyne Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Lyne, we cover Chertsey (1 mile east), Trumps Green (2 miles west), Ottershaw (2 miles south), Stonehill (2 miles south-west) and Row Town (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (5 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles east), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north).
What’s near Lyne
We work in homes and buildings around White Lodge Children's Centre, Salesian School and Riverside Walk. The nearest railway station is Chertsey station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Spelthorne Museum (3.3 miles north) and St. Peter's Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s St Ann's Hill and St Ann's Lake.
What else we do in Lyne
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Lyne can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at 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
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.