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Storm Damage Roof Report in Walliswood
Storm damage roof reports in Walliswood and the rest of Surrey. We survey on any day of the week.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Walliswood
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Walliswood, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Walliswood (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Photograph damage inside the house too
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Walliswood questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Walliswood?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Walliswood?
Yes. Walliswood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email.
Storm damage roof reports around Walliswood
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Living close to Wallis Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to Ockley station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Walliswood is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Walliswood is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Walliswood is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Storm damage roof reports in RH5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Horsham Road, Standon Lane and Oakfields or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Mayes Green (1 mile north), Ewhurst Green (2 miles north-west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south-west), Ewhurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranleigh (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Walliswood
In Walliswood, that means homes and buildings near Wallis Wood and The Scarlett Arms Public House. For rail, the closest station is Ockley station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (4.8 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Walliswood includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Walliswood
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Landlords and letting agents in Walliswood book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Walliswood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What affects the price in Walliswood
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.