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Ockford Ridge Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Ockford Ridge, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ockford Ridge
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Around Ockford Ridge, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ockford Ridge
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have come loose and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Ockford Ridge, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Ockford Ridge (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Ockford Ridge
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Leaks and storm damage in Ockford Ridge
Loseley Park, about 4.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ockford Ridge. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Living close to Rodborough Common is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Landlords with a home close to Milford (Surrey) station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist's Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Ockford Ridge is about 2 miles south-west of Godalming, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Ockford Ridge and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Guildford is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Rake Lane and Station Lane. If you’re just outside Ockford Ridge, we cover Enton Green (1 mile east), Witley (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile west), Mousehill (1 mile north-west) and Tuesley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
What’s near Ockford Ridge
Around Ockford Ridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rodborough Common, The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School and The Star Public House and the streets around them. Ockford Ridge has its own railway station: Milford (Surrey) station. Nearby you will also find Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ockford Ridge include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
Ockford Ridge questions
Is Ockford Ridge within the area you cover?
Yes. Ockford Ridge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Ockford Ridge in the area you cover?
Yes, Ockford Ridge is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we’ll record the rest.
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A price for the repairs
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ockford Ridge
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Ockford Ridge needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.