Surrey · London and the South East
Seale Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Seale, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Seale: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
In a village or hamlet like Seale, 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, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Seale (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Seale
How do I find out if my home in Seale 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Seale?
Yes. Seale is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Seale, access is normally the main thing to plan. 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 let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
More services for Seale
Wind, rain and roofs in Seale
Wanborough Manor, about 2.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Seale. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you own a rental within reach of Ash station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you look after a building like St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Seale is about 3 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Seale. Across Surrey, we cover Seale. Guildford is in our area too.
We work across the GU10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Elstead Road, School Hill and Wood Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Seale, we cover Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Tongham (1 mile north-west), The Sands (1 mile south-west), Ash Green (1 mile north) and Ash (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (4 miles west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (9 miles south).
Near you in Seale
In Seale, that means homes and buildings near The Connaught School, Ash Manor School and The White Hart pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Seale is Ash station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Hospital (4.8 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.7 miles west). Not far away are Runfold Wood and Hog's Back.
Common roof problems in Seale
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Take an older house close to Church of St Laurence: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. For older village homes like those around Seale, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Seale
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Seale
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Letting agents and landlords in Seale book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.