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Storm Damage Roof Report in North Looe
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in North Looe. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
How a storm damage roof report works in North Looe
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you are worried about holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings alike.
Roofs in small places like North Looe often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- North Looe (KT17)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Looe
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Nearby places to North Looe
What else we do in North Looe
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
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.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like North Looe needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, 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 we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Older cottages and farmhouses around North Looe can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Checking the roof from ground level
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
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 do not climb up for a closer look.
Common questions in North Looe
Will you come out to North Looe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you cover North Looe?
Yes, North Looe is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in North Looe as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Leaks and storm damage in North Looe
Fitznells Manor, about 1.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Looe. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you run a business near The Ashley Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. If you let a flat or house near Epsom Downs station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
North Looe is about 1 mile east of Epsom, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in North Looe, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. North Looe is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: KT17. Whether your property is on Priest Hill Close and Reigate Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Epsom Downs (1 mile south), Nork (1 mile south-east), Epsom (1 mile west), Ewell (1 mile north-west) and Cheam (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Woking (15 miles west), Horley (11 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles north-west).
Near you in North Looe
Around North Looe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Kings Head Public House, Priest Hill and Glyn School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Epsom Downs station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (2.8 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cuddington Meadows.