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Storm Damage Roof Report in Ockley
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Ockley, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Ockley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Storm damage roof report in Ockley
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you are worried about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and damaged ridges and hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Ockley, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Ockley (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Ockley
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St John's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Ockley station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Ockley, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Surrey coverage includes Ockley. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We survey roofs across the RH5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
Around Ockley
We work in homes and buildings around Wallis Wood and The Cricketers Arms Public House. Ockley’s nearest station is Ockley station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Ockley includes Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A price for the repairs
- The outcome of a claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ockley
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
FAQs for Ockley
Will you come out to Ockley?
Yes. Ockley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Ockley?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Ockley is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Common roof problems in Ockley
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you live near a park such as Wallis Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
Towns and villages near Ockley
Also in Ockley
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ockley
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.