West Sussex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Redford
Storm damage roof reports in Redford and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
How a storm damage roof report works in Redford
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Common reasons to book are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and damaged ridges and hips, on flat roofs, flashings and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Redford, 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. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Redford (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Storm damage roof reports in Redford: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Cowdray House about 3.4 miles south-east, Redford sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Luke: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Redford is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Redford is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Redford and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
All of GU29 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Fernhurst (3 miles north-east), Linchmere (3 miles north), Kingsley Green (3 miles north-east), Woolmer Hill (4 miles north) and Hammer (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chichester (13 miles south), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Billingshurst (14 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Midhurst (3 miles south) and Arundel (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Redford
The closest station to Redford is Liphook station, roughly 3.1 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Redford includes Cooksbridge Meadow and Wheeler's Down.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Redford?
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Landlords with a home close to Liphook station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
Questions from Redford
Do you cover smaller places like Redford?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Redford?
Yes, Redford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Redford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.