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Storm damage roof report in Shortfield Common, Surrey
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Shortfield Common and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shortfield Common
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’re worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Shortfield Common frequently 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 record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Shortfield Common (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
For a price for your roof in Shortfield Common, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shortfield Common
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Shortfield Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shortfield Common?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Shortfield Common in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Shortfield Common as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
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How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Shortfield Common, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Shortfield Common
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Shortfield Common has a long history of building, with Farnham Castle about 3 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building such as Edgeborough School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Homes near green spaces such as Underdown nature reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether the building in Shortfield Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU10 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Shortfield Common include Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Around Shortfield Common
In Shortfield Common, that means homes and buildings near Underdown nature reserve, Weydon School and St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School. The closest station to Shortfield Common is Farnham station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Shortfield Common includes Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shortfield Common
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. For an older or listed building in a place like Shortfield Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.