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Northchapel Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Northchapel, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Northchapel
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Northchapel Community 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
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Storm damage roof report in Northchapel
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like Northchapel often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Northchapel (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Northchapel
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northchapel?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Northchapel within the area you cover?
Yes, Northchapel is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Northchapel, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- 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.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a storm damage roof report does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
What affects the price in Northchapel
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Northchapel roofs and the weather
About 4.9 miles south lies Petworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Northchapel has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Haslemere station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Michael, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Northchapel is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Northchapel and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Northchapel is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across GU28 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Pipers Lane, Valentines Lea and St Michaels Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Northchapel: Ebernoe (2 miles south-east), Shillinglee (2 miles north-east), Lurgashall (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles north-west) and Ramsnest Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (14 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Roffey (15 miles east), Southwater (13 miles east) and Midhurst (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Northchapel
Around Northchapel, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Deepwell Tavern and the streets around them. The closest station to Northchapel is Haslemere station, about 4 miles north-west. A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Northchapel includes Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.