Surrey · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Nork
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Nork. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged ridges and hips
Leaks and storm damage in Nork
About 2.4 miles north-west lies Fitznells Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Nork has been built on. 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. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you run a business near The Ashley Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you let a flat or house near Banstead station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Nork is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Nork is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. There’s also a page for London.
Storm damage roof reports in SM7 and KT17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Rowan Close, Parsonsfield Road and Nork Way. With the B291 close by, Nork is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Nork: Epsom Downs (1 mile west), Great Burgh (1 mile south-west), Burgh Heath (1 mile south), North Looe (1 mile north-west) and Tattenham Corner (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Woking (15 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south), Ewell (3 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Nork
We work in homes and buildings around Priest Hill, The Beacon School and The Beacon School, among other places. The closest station to Nork is Banstead station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Walton on the Hill (3 miles south) and Cockney Museum (3 miles north). The countryside around Nork includes Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Nork
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Typical surveys look at damaged flat roof membrane and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, on slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
Older cottages and houses around Nork may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Nork (SM7, KT17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Nork
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking around Nork is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Nork
How do I find out if my home in Nork is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Is Nork within the area you cover?
Yes, Nork is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What we are asked to look at in Nork
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If you live near a park like Priest Hill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph the damage safely from below
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.