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Storm damage roof report in Billingshurst, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Billingshurst from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a smaller place like Billingshurst, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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About our storm damage roof report in Billingshurst
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are roofs hit by falling trees and damaged gutters and fascias.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Billingshurst can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Billingshurst (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Billingshurst
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Billingshurst, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A price for the repairs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Billingshurst
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Billingshurst?
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like Billingshurst Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
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FAQs for Billingshurst
Do you cover Billingshurst?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Billingshurst is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Billingshurst 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 is worth checking before planning any.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Billingshurst roofs and the weather
The wider area around Billingshurst has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 4.9 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you own a rental within reach of Billingshurst station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. The streets around a church such as Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Billingshurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Billingshurst can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH14. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Station Road and Lower Station Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Billingshurst, we cover Coneyhurst (2 miles south-east), Newpound Common (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (2 miles north-east), The Haven (3 miles north) and Slinfold (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Billingshurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Railway Inn and The Weald School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Billingshurst itself: Billingshurst station. The countryside around Billingshurst includes The Mens.