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Storm damage roof report in Old Dean, Surrey
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Old Dean, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Common questions in Old Dean
How do I find out if my home in Old Dean is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Old Dean?
Yes, Old Dean is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Storm damage roof report in Old Dean: what you get
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed damaged flat roof membrane and damaged ridges and hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older cottages and houses around Old Dean 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 is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Old Dean (GU15, GU19)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a smaller place like Old Dean, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Leaks and storm damage in Old Dean
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Martin's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Camberley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. Roofs in Old Dean get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Old Dean and the places around it. There is also a page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU15 and GU19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Old Dean
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pine Ridge Infant School, Poors Allotment and Jolly Farmer pub. For rail, the closest station is Camberley station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Dean include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Old Dean
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- New damp or leaks inside
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Living close to Poors Allotment is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you will get the report
Why it is worth a survey now in Old Dean
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. On a bungalow or cottage around Old Dean, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, including VAT
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