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Storm damage roof report in Runfold, Surrey
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Runfold. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
Runfold roofs and the weather
With Farnham Castle about 2.2 miles west, Runfold sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take a building like South Farnham School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live near a park such as Crooksbury Hill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Runfold is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. Roofs in Runfold get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Runfold is one of the places in Surrey we cover for storm damage roof reports. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Every address in GU10 and GU9 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Greenacres, Crooksbury Road and Compton Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Runfold include Compton (1 mile west), The Sands (1 mile east), Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north) and Seale (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Runfold
In Runfold, that means homes and buildings near Crooksbury Hill. The closest station to Runfold is Farnham station, roughly 1.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (2.2 miles west) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Runfold include Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
Storm damage roof report in Runfold: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey flat roofs, flashings and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flat roof edges peeled back and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Roofs in small places like Runfold often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Runfold (GU10, GU9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Runfold
Letting agents and landlords in Runfold book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Runfold
Do you cover Runfold?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Runfold is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is Runfold within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
What we’re asked to look at in Runfold
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
The streets around a church such as The Church of the Good Shepherd are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
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What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Runfold can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Runfold, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed