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Storm Damage Roof Report in Russ Hill
Storm damage roof reports across Russ Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Russ Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
How a storm damage roof report works in Russ Hill
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Common reasons to book are broken or displaced guttering and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Russ Hill frequently 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, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Russ Hill (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Places near Russ Hill
What else we do in Russ Hill
Useful tips for Russ Hill property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The outcome of a claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Questions from Russ Hill
How do I find out if my home in Russ Hill is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Russ Hill in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Russ Hill as anywhere else.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
How do I book a survey in Russ Hill?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Common roof problems in Russ Hill
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their insurance cover
Wind, rain and roofs in Russ Hill
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you run a business near County Mall, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Anyone responsible for a site like Charlwood Village Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Russ Hill is about 3 miles north of Bewbush, in Surrey. We cover Russ Hill and the rest of Surrey. Russ Hill is one of the places in Surrey we cover.
Surveys in RH6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Russ Hill: Charlwood (1 mile north-east), Cudworth (1 mile north-west), Ifieldwood (1 mile south), Norwood Hill (2 miles north) and Ifield (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (4 miles north-east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Russ Hill
In Russ Hill, that means homes and buildings near Edolph's Copse and The Half Moon pub. The nearest railway station is Ifield station, about 2.6 miles south-east. A little further out are County Mall (3.4 miles south-east) and Langley Green Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Russ Hill includes Vann Lake.