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Ripley Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Ripley and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
About our storm damage roof report in Ripley
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. We’re frequently asked to look into flat roof edges peeled back and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings.
Being in a small place like Ripley makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Ripley (GU23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Places near Ripley
Other services in Ripley
Ripley roofs and the weather
Byfleet Manor, about 2.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ripley. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Landlords with a home close to Clandon station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Peacocks, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalen, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Ripley is about 4 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Ripley across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
Storm damage roof reports in GU23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, Dorton Way and Wentworth Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Ripley include the B2215, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Ockham (2 miles east), West Horsley (3 miles south-east), East Clandon (3 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles south-east) and Effingham (5 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Ripley
In Ripley, that means homes and buildings near The Anchor Public House and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School. For rail, the closest station is Clandon station, about 2.5 miles south. Nearby you will also find The Peacocks (3 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ripley
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Why act early in Ripley
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ripley
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
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How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Ripley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including 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.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Ripley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Ripley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Ripley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ripley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.