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Storm Damage Roof Report in Sutton Abinger
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Sutton Abinger and across Surrey.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Sutton Abinger: your questions answered
Is Sutton Abinger within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sutton Abinger?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How do I book a survey in Sutton Abinger?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How a storm damage roof report works in Sutton Abinger
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings, and people most often book us about lead lifted at abutments and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Roofs in small places like Sutton Abinger often 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 photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Sutton Abinger (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Also near Sutton Abinger
Also in Sutton Abinger
Sutton Abinger roofs and the weather
About 4.3 miles north-west lies Hatchlands Park, a reminder of how long the area around Sutton Abinger has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St James: 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 Belmont Prep School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Sutton Abinger is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Surveys in Sutton Abinger work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH5. Streets in the area include Hoe Lane, Annisdowne Close and Sutton Place, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Sutton Abinger: Hoe (1 mile west), Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north-west) and Shere (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Sutton Abinger
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Volunteer pub and Hurtwood House. The nearest railway station is Gomshall station, about 1.4 miles north-west. A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (0.9 miles east) and Abinger Castle (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Sutton Abinger includes Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Sutton Abinger?
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
If you let a flat or house near Gomshall station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey will not cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Sutton Abinger can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.