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Storm Damage Roof Report in South Holmwood
Storm damage roof reports in South Holmwood and the rest of Surrey. We survey seven days a week.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Why act early in South Holmwood
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Older and listed buildings around South Holmwood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in South Holmwood
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How a storm damage roof report works in South Holmwood
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are slates and tiles blown off the roof and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Roofs in small places like South Holmwood frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, 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 is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- South Holmwood (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in South Holmwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Holmwood?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is South Holmwood in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and South Holmwood is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
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.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in South Holmwood
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around South Holmwood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in South Holmwood, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we look at:
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in South Holmwood
Historic houses like Polesden Lacey, about 5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around South Holmwood goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you look after a building such as The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Holmwood station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
South Holmwood is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in South Holmwood can all book storm damage roof reports. South Holmwood is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We cover every part of the RH5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Warwick Road, Norfolk Road and Milford Court and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Holmwood Corner (1 mile south-east), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles south-west), Friday Street (3 miles west) and Abinger Bottom (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in South Holmwood
We work in homes and buildings around Inholms Clay Pit and The Norfolk Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Holmwood station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Mesolithic Museum (3.6 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.4 miles north). The countryside around South Holmwood includes Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
Roof by roof
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
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.