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Storm Damage Roof Report in Windlesham
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Windlesham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Windlesham
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm 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’ve noticed damaged pots on the stack and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings alike.
Older cottages and houses around Windlesham may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Windlesham (GU20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Windlesham
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Windlesham roofs and the weather
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Baptist, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Bagshot station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Windlesham is about 4 miles north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Windlesham, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU20 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Church Road, Finney Drive and Cooper Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Brick Hill (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile south-west), Bagshot (2 miles west), Donkey Town (2 miles south) and Broomhall (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (4 miles south-west), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Egham (6 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Windlesham
We work in homes and buildings around The Sun pub, Brentmoor Heath and Gordon's School. The closest station to Windlesham is Bagshot station, roughly 1.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Chobham Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. On a bungalow or cottage around Windlesham, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Windlesham
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Nearby places to Windlesham
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What we are asked to look at in Windlesham
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or torn flashings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Homes near green spaces like Brentmoor Heath can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Windlesham
Will you come out to Windlesham?
Yes, Windlesham is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Windlesham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Windlesham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: 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 normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Windlesham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.