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Storm Damage Roof Report in Lickfold
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Lickfold, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Lickfold
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about holes or cracks caused by debris and lead lifted at abutments.
For a small place like Lickfold, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Lickfold: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lickfold?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lickfold?
Yes, Lickfold is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How do I book a survey in Lickfold?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
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What else we do in Lickfold
Why it is worth a survey now in Lickfold
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Older and listed buildings around Lickfold may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lickfold
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- A price for the repairs
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Storm damage roof reports in Lickfold: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Cowdray House, about 3.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lickfold. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Lawrence, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Haslemere station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Lickfold, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU28 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Lickfold include Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lickfold
The closest station to Lickfold is Haslemere station, about 4.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south) and Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Lickfold includes Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Lickfold can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.