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Storm damage roof report in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Storm damage roof reports in Walton-on-Thames from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
How a storm damage roof report works in Walton-on-Thames
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photographs to give to your insurer. We survey gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have come loose and damaged gutters and fascias.
When a storm passes over a town like Walton-on-Thames, loose tiles, slates and ridges are the first to move. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. Photographs and a written account help you show what happened, whether to an insurer or a roofer. Policies typically exclude wear and tear, which is why the age of the damage matters.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Walton-on-Thames (KT12, KT13)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Walton-on-Thames
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Homes near green spaces such as Sunbury Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
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Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen 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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Walton-on-Thames questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Walton-on-Thames?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Walton-on-Thames as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Walton-on-Thames?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In Walton-on-Thames, parking is rarely complicated, though it’s useful to know about driveways or restrictions. We look at the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there’s safe access.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Walton-on-Thames roofs and the weather
About 2.5 miles south lies The Homewood, a reminder of how long the area around Walton-on-Thames has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you look after a building such as Walton Oak Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For an older house near a landmark such as St John, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Walton-on-Thames is about 9 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Walton-on-Thames is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Walton-on-Thames. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in KT12 and KT13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Sidney Road and Stuart Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Walton-on-Thames on the A244 and B365, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Walton-on-Thames: Hersham (1 mile south), Shepperton (2 miles north-west), Burwood Park (2 miles south-west), Weybridge (2 miles south-west) and St George's Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (7 miles east).
Near you in Walton-on-Thames
We work in homes and buildings around RES Sixth Form College and Sunbury Park. For rail, the closest station is Walton-On-Thames station, roughly 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Elmbridge Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Walton-on-Thames includes Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Why act early in Walton-on-Thames
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. Around Walton-on-Thames, gutters that overflow soak the wall below, and damp follows inside. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Walton-on-Thames
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.