Surrey · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Thames Ditton
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Thames Ditton, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Homes in smaller places like Thames Ditton can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Thames Ditton
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. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Typical surveys look at loose or torn flashings and flat roof edges peeled back, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and chimney stacks.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Thames Ditton can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Thames Ditton (KT7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Thames Ditton
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Hampton Court Palace about 1 mile north, Thames Ditton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St. Nicholas, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Living close to Giggs Hill Green is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Thames Ditton is about 1 mile west of Surbiton, in Surrey. If you’re in Thames Ditton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Thames Ditton is one of the places in Surrey we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: KT7. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Watts Road and Ditton Close. Thames Ditton sits on or near the A307. Other places close to Thames Ditton include Weston Green (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile east) and Molesey (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Thames Ditton
We work in homes and buildings around Esher College, George and Dragon pub and Shrewsbury House School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Thames Ditton itself: Thames Ditton station. Nearby you will also find Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (0.8 miles west) and Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east). The countryside around Thames Ditton includes The Wood and The Lake.
Common questions in Thames Ditton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Thames Ditton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Thames Ditton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Thames Ditton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
When to book a survey in Thames Ditton
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
Landlords with a home close to Thames Ditton station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Thames Ditton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.