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Storm Damage Roof Report in Reigate
Storm damage roof reports in Reigate, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
How a storm damage roof report works in Reigate
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We are frequently asked to look into loose or torn flashings and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
When a storm passes over a town like Reigate, loose tiles, slates and ridges are the first to move. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Photos and a written account help you show what happened. Because wear and tear is normally excluded, the age of any damage matters.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Reigate (RH2, RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Surveys for landlords and agents in Reigate
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Landlords and agents in Reigate book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Reigate
How should I get ready for a visit in Reigate?
Mostly, it is about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Reigate. Tell us about known leaks or past repairs as well.
Is Reigate in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Reigate is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. 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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Wind, rain and roofs in Reigate
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you live near a park like Castle Grounds, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For businesses in and around places such as The Belfry, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Reigate is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. If you’re in Reigate, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Surrey, we cover Reigate. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH2 and RH1 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, London Road and Church Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A25 and A217 close by, Reigate is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Reigate: South Park (1 mile south), Margery (2 miles north), Mogador (2 miles north-west), Sidlow (2 miles south) and Irons Bottom (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Reigate has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Reigate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell Public House, Castle Grounds and Reigate College, among other places. Reigate has its own railway station: Reigate station. Nearby you will also find The Belfry (1.4 miles east) and Reigate Castle (within half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Reigate include Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
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 the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A survey in Reigate needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Reigate
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. On a house in a town like Reigate, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That is an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.