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Storm damage roof report in Wishanger Common, Surrey
Storm damage roof reports in Wishanger Common, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Wishanger Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
About our storm damage roof report in Wishanger Common
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We are often asked to look into cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and broken or displaced guttering, on flat roofs, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Wishanger Common makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Wishanger Common (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wishanger Common: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Wishanger Common is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Wishanger Common?
Yes, Wishanger Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Common roof problems in Wishanger Common
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. Your insurer still makes the decision.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you let a flat or house near Bentley (Hampshire) station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- How your policy defines a storm
- The outcome of a claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Wishanger Common
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Wind, rain and roofs in Wishanger Common
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you live near a park such as The Flashes, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St John the Evangelist, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Wishanger Common is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Wishanger Common, we can come and survey your property. Wishanger Common is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Guildford is in our area too.
All of GU10 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Frensham Lane and Wishanger Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Wishanger Common, we cover Dockenfield (1 mile north-west), Batt's Corner (2 miles north-west), Arford (2 miles south), Headley Down (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north), Haslemere (5 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Near you in Wishanger Common
Around Wishanger Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Flashes and the streets around them. The closest station to Wishanger Common is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wishanger Common include Farnham Heath and Gibbet Hill.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
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Why act early in Wishanger Common
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Older and listed buildings around Wishanger Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Wishanger Common
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wishanger Common. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.