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Storm Damage Roof Report in Tilford
Storm damage roof reports in Tilford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
About our storm damage roof report in Tilford
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’ve noticed slates and tiles blown off the roof and new damp or leaks inside, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips alike.
Somewhere as small as Tilford, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Tilford (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Tilford: local notes
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Farnham Castle, about 3.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tilford. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Living close to Thundry Meadows is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Tilford and the rest of Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Storm damage roof reports in GU10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet, and we cover them all. Other places close to Tilford include Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Tilford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Barley Mow pub, Thundry Meadows and South Farnham School, among other places. Tilford’s nearest station is Farnham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.
Common roof problems in Tilford
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you own a rental within reach of Farnham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Tilford, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A price for the repairs
- How your policy defines a storm
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Tilford
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Tilford questions
How do I find out if my home in Tilford is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Tilford in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Tilford is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.