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Storm Damage Roof Report in Ockham
Storm damage roof reports in Ockham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
About our storm damage roof report in Ockham
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We’re often asked to look into broken or displaced guttering and lead lifted at abutments, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Ockham face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, 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. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Ockham (GU23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Ockham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Ockham
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Byfleet Manor, about 2.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Ockham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own a rental within reach of Horsley station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints' Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Take a building like Ripley Court School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Ockham is about 5 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ockham and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU23 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Alms Heath, Ockham Lane and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Ockham: West Horsley (2 miles south), Ripley (2 miles west), East Horsley (2 miles south-east), Effingham (3 miles south-east) and East Clandon (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Ockham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Forest and the Highlands and The Black Swan pub, among other places. Ockham’s nearest station is Horsley station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.5 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
Useful tips for Ockham property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Photograph the damage safely from below
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
Towns and villages near Ockham
Common questions in Ockham
How do I find out if my home in Ockham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Ockham?
Yes, Ockham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How do I book a survey in Ockham?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ockham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.