Surrey · London and the South East
Westborough Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Westborough from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged ridges and hips
About our storm damage roof report in Westborough
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. If you’re worried about broken or displaced guttering and stains appearing after strong winds, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias alike.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Westborough 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 isn’t always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Westborough (GU2, GU1, GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Westborough property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Why act early in Westborough
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Blocked gutters on homes around Westborough overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Westborough
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Homes around Westborough 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.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Westborough, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Leaks and storm damage in Westborough
Guildford Castle, about 1.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westborough. 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. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For landlords with property near Guildford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For hotels and guest houses around Westborough, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. If you live near a park like Broadstreet, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Westborough is about 1 mile west of Guildford, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Westborough, the roof can be surveyed. Westborough is one of the places in Surrey where we work.
Storm damage roof reports in GU2, GU1 and GU3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Cabell Road, Clover Road and Weston Road, all of which we cover. Westborough is on the A323, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Stoughton (1 mile north), Bellfields (1 mile north-east), Guildford (1 mile east), Abbotswood (2 miles east) and Jacobs Well (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Near you in Westborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kings College Guildford, Broadstreet and Hare and Hounds pub. The nearest railway station is Guildford station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Well-known places in the area include Royal Surrey County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Westborough include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Nearby places to Westborough
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What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
FAQs for Westborough
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westborough?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Westborough?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How do I book a survey in Westborough?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.