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Storm damage roof report in Salfords, Surrey
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Salfords, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Common questions in Salfords
Is Salfords within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Salfords listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Storm damage roof report in Salfords: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, 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 cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and ridge tiles that have come loose, across flat roofs, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Salfords, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Salfords (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why act early in Salfords
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Outbuildings and barns around Salfords are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Salfords
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Leaks and storm damage in Salfords
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take an older house close to Christ the King: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Living close to Earlswood Common is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Belfry, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Salfords is about 2 miles north of Horley, in Surrey. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Salfords and nearby. Salfords is one of the places in Surrey where we work. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Salbrook Road, Napier Close and Mead Avenue, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Salfords: South Earlswood (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles north), Meadvale (2 miles north-west), South Nutfield (2 miles north-east) and Redhill (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (10 miles north-west), Ewell (11 miles north), Reigate (3 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west) and Ashtead (10 miles north-west).
Around Salfords
We work in homes and buildings around Oakwood School and Earlswood Common and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Salfords itself: Salfords station. Nearby you’ll also find Reigate Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Priory Museum (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Salfords include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s 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. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Salfords, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.