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Ottershaw Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Ottershaw and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof report in Ottershaw: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. If you’re worried about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Ottershaw may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are frequently the first clues.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Ottershaw (KT16)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Ottershaw
Is Ottershaw in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Ottershaw within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
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, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Why get it checked now?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. On a bungalow or cottage around Ottershaw, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Ottershaw
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Storm damage roof reports around Ottershaw
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Botleys Mansion about 0.8 miles north, Ottershaw sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Chertsey station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Shop and office owners around The Peacocks may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Ottershaw is about 4 miles west of Weybridge, in Surrey. Ottershaw is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Ottershaw is one of the places in Surrey where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of KT16 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Ottermead Lane, Chaworth Close and Crawshaw Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Row Town (1 mile east), Stonehill (1 mile west), Woodham (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles north) and Chertsey (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south), Woking (4 miles south-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north).
What’s near Ottershaw
In Ottershaw, that means homes and buildings near Jubilee High School and White Lodge Children's Centre. The nearest railway station is Chertsey station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Hockey Museum (3.3 miles south) and St. Peter's Hospital (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Other services in Ottershaw
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to a smaller place like Ottershaw is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- 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.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.