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Storm Damage Roof Report in Mackerel's Common
Storm damage roof reports in Mackerel's Common, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof reports for Mackerel's Common homes and businesses
Storm damage roof report in Mackerel's Common: what you get
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 photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flat roof edges peeled back and new damp or leaks inside.
Being in a small place like Mackerel's Common makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Mackerel's Common
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Mackerel's Common roofs and the weather
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Petworth House about 4.6 miles south-west, Mackerel's Common sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Mackerel's Common and the rest of West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Mackerel's Common and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in RH14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Mackerel's Common
The closest station to Mackerel's Common is Billingshurst station, about 4.8 miles south-east of the centre. Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Common questions in Mackerel's Common
Is my home in Mackerel's Common listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mackerel's Common?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Mackerel's Common as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
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.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Estimates of repair costs
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey normally takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Mackerel's Common, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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 is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Mackerel's Common?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you let a flat or house near Billingshurst station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the survey won’t cover