Surrey · London and the South East
Nalderswood Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Nalderswood. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Storm damage roof report in Nalderswood
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged flat roof membrane and stains appearing after strong winds.
Many homes in small places like Nalderswood face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Nalderswood (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nalderswood roofs and the weather
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Bartholomew, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For landlords with property near Salfords station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Anyone responsible for a site like Burys Court School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Nalderswood is about 3 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Nalderswood and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
All of RH2 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Smalls Hill Road and Deanoak Lane. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Norwood Hill (1 mile south-east), Shellwood Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south-west) and Charlwood (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (3 miles east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Around Nalderswood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Edolph's Copse and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Salfords station, roughly 3.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Nalderswood include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Surveys for landlords and agents in Nalderswood
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Outbuildings and barns around Nalderswood are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Nalderswood
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Places near Nalderswood
What else we do in Nalderswood
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Nalderswood, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Questions from Nalderswood
Is Nalderswood within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Nalderswood is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.