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Storm damage roof report in Woodmansterne, Surrey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Woodmansterne from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Woodmansterne, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Woodmansterne
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 20+ years’ experience
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof report in Woodmansterne: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Common reasons to book are loose or torn flashings and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, across gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flashings.
Houses in smaller places like Woodmansterne can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Woodmansterne (SM7, CR5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Homes around Woodmansterne 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.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Woodmansterne
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Woodmansterne
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. The wider area around Woodmansterne has a long history of building, with Nonsuch Mansion about 3.9 miles north-west. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Chipstead station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you live in an older home near St Peter's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Woodmansterne is about 1 mile west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We cover Woodmansterne and the rest of Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Woodmansterne. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of SM7 and CR5 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Upper Pines, Pine Walk and Water Mead. If you’re just outside Woodmansterne, we cover Chipstead (1 mile south), Banstead (1 mile north-west), Coulsdon (1 mile east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Epsom (5 miles west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Woodmansterne
Around Woodmansterne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Woodcote High School, Banstead Preparatory School and Fames Rough, among other places. There is a railway station in Woodmansterne itself: Chipstead station. Other landmarks nearby include Honeywood Museum (3.5 miles north) and Banstead Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Woodmansterne?
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Water coming in after the storm
Take a building like Chipstead Valley Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Questions from Woodmansterne
Do you cover smaller places like Woodmansterne?
Yes, Woodmansterne is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Woodmansterne listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.