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Woking Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Woking and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Storm damage roof report in Woking: what you get
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We are frequently asked to look into water coming in after the storm and damaged flat roof membrane, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
With roofs of every age and type in a place like Woking, there are many ways for water to get in: failed flashings, blocked valleys, slipped slates, worn mortar, overflowing gutters or a split felt roof. Water frequently shows up some way from where it got in. Moisture readings and a proper look outside help trace where the water has travelled.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Woking (GU21, GU22, GU24, GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Woking
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Botleys Mansion, about 4.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Woking. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary of Bethany: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you own a rental within reach of Woking station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Woking is about 24 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. Woking gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Surrey coverage includes Woking and the places around it.
Here we cover the GU21, GU22, GU24 and GU3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on High Street, Market Walk and Gloucester Square and the roads around them. With the A247 and A320 close by, Woking is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Goldsworth Park (1 mile west), St John's (1 mile west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Woking has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Woking
In Woking, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub, Woking High School and Hoe Valley Linear Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Woking station, roughly 0.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (0.6 miles east) and The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.
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Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Woking
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. In a busy place like Woking, water from a failed roof can run through a building before anyone spots it, soaking insulation, ceilings and whatever is below. Catching it early keeps the damage down.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Woking
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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Take a building like Goldsworth Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If the property is near the centre of Woking, let us know about car parks or permit rules nearby. We will want to see the loft, if there is one, and any ceiling or wall showing damp. Outside, we work round the building to find the safe viewpoints.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Common questions in Woking
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Woking?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Woking. Let us know about known leaks or past repairs as well.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Woking?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.