Surrey · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Mid Holmwood
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Mid Holmwood. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Mid Holmwood
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Polesden Lacey, about 4.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mid Holmwood. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Trees in and around Inholms Clay Pit shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take a building like St John's Church of England Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Mid Holmwood is about 2 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Mid Holmwood is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Mid Holmwood. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the RH5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Horsham Road, Swallow Lane and Mid Holmwood Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Mid Holmwood, we cover North Holmwood (1 mile north-east), Blackbrook (1 mile north-east), Dorking (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Wotton (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Near you in Mid Holmwood
In Mid Holmwood, that means homes and buildings near Inholms Clay Pit, The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School and The Norfolk Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Holmwood station, about 1.6 miles south. Nearby you will also find Betchworth Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.4 miles west). Not far away are Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Mid Holmwood
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and broken or displaced guttering, across ridges and hips, flashings and flat roofs.
Being in a small place like Mid Holmwood makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Mid Holmwood (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Common roof problems in Mid Holmwood
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you let a flat or house near Holmwood station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover
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What else we do in Mid Holmwood
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Mid Holmwood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Mid Holmwood questions
Do you cover smaller places like Mid Holmwood?
Yes, Mid Holmwood is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Mid Holmwood?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Mid Holmwood is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Useful tips for Mid Holmwood property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Why get it checked now?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Around Mid Holmwood, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.