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Storm damage roof report in Sandy Cross, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Sandy Cross, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Sandy Cross
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters pulled loose in the wind and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
Roofs in small places like Sandy Cross often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds 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
- Sandy Cross (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Sandy Cross, access is often 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 when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Useful tips for Sandy Cross property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Other services in Sandy Cross
Leave it or get it looked at?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Around Sandy Cross, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sandy Cross
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Sandy Cross questions
Will you come out to Sandy Cross?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandy Cross?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we’ll record the rest.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Storm damage roof reports in Sandy Cross: local notes
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Sandy Cross goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Laurence, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you live near a park such as Aldershot Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Sandy Cross is about 2 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Sandy Cross for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU10 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Seale Lane and Binton Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Sandy Cross: Seale (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile south), Tongham (1 mile north), Runfold (1 mile south-west) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (3 miles west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (9 miles south).
What’s near Sandy Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Aldershot Park, The White Hart pub and The Connaught School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Aldershot station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3 miles west). For a walk, there is Aunt's Pool and Culverswell Hill.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Sandy Cross
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report