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South Earlswood Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in South Earlswood, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in South Earlswood: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’re worried about slates and tiles blown off the roof and broken or displaced guttering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like South Earlswood makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- South Earlswood (RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Earlswood
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Other services in South Earlswood
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in South Earlswood
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you look after a building such as Salfords Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
South Earlswood questions
Is my home in South Earlswood listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to South Earlswood?
Yes. South Earlswood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like South Earlswood needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in South Earlswood
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council.
If you let a flat or house near Earlswood (Surrey) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take an older house close to Christ the King: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. Roofs in South Earlswood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes South Earlswood and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near South Earlswood
We work in homes and buildings around The Flying Scud pub, Reigate School and Earlswood Common. The closest station to South Earlswood is Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). The countryside around South Earlswood includes Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.