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Tadworth Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Tadworth. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Check how your policy defines a storm
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Storm damage roof report in Tadworth: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We are often asked to look into flat roof edges peeled back and new damp or leaks inside, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Tadworth, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Tadworth (KT20, KT18)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Common questions in Tadworth
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tadworth?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Tadworth within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. With lower homes, common in places like Tadworth, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
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What affects the price in Tadworth
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Tadworth roofs and the weather
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses like Fitznells Manor, about 3.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Tadworth goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Living close to Merland Rise Recreational Ground is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Tadworth Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Tadworth is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Tadworth is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Tadworth. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Surveys in KT20 and KT18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Beatrice Square, High Street and Fairacres. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Kingswood (1 mile south-east), Walton on the Hill (1 mile south-west), Lower Kingswood (2 miles south-east), Headley (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Tadworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Beacon School, Merland Rise Recreational Ground and Inn on the Green and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tadworth station, about 0.5 miles south-west. A little further out are The Ashley Centre (2.9 miles north-west) and Headley Court (2 miles west). Open spaces near Tadworth include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
What we’re asked to look at in Tadworth
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
For businesses in and around places like The Ashley Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Homes around Tadworth often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.