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Shamley Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Shamley Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Shamley Green
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey flashings, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged flat roof membrane.
Roofs in small places like Shamley Green frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Shamley Green (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Once we’ve 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.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
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Leaks and storm damage in Shamley Green
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Chilworth Manor about 2.5 miles north, Shamley Green sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Chilworth station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Shamley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Shamley Green and the rest of Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Shamley Green.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: GU5. Whether your property is on Sweetwater Lane, Sweetwater Close and Garden Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Birtley Green (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile south-east), Wonersh (1 mile north-west), Grafham (1 mile south) and Bramley (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Near you in Shamley Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Red Lion Inn and Cucknell's Wood. For rail, the closest station is Chilworth station, roughly 2.1 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shamley Green include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The outcome of a claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Shamley Green questions
How do I find out if my home in Shamley Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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 Shamley Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
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. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why it is worth a survey now in Shamley Green
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. In a place like Shamley Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Shamley Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.