Surrey · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Oxted
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Oxted. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged gutters and fascias
About our storm damage roof report in Oxted
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
Houses in smaller places like Oxted can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Oxted (RH8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, 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 falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Leaks and storm damage in Oxted
The wider area around Oxted has a long history of building, with Titsey Place about 2 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For landlords with property near Hurst Green station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to St Agatha's Hall: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Oxted is about 7 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. Bookings from Oxted are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH8. We cover properties on Station Road West, Station Road East and High Street and the roads around them. You’ll find Oxted on the A25, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Hurst Green (1 mile south), Limpsfield (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile east), Tandridge (2 miles south-west) and The Chart (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
Around Oxted
Around Oxted, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oxted School and Hurst Green Infant School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hurst Green station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (4 miles north-west). The countryside around Oxted includes Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
What we are asked to look at in Oxted
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you look after a building such as Hazelwood School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a survey in Oxted, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Oxted, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Oxted
Landlords and letting agents in Oxted book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Oxted. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What affects the price in Oxted
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Oxted questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Oxted?
Yes, Oxted is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Oxted?
Yes. Oxted is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re 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 it applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Arranging work in a smaller place like Oxted is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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 Oxted
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.