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Storm damage roof report in Shipley Bridge, Surrey
Storm damage roof reports in Shipley Bridge and the rest of Surrey. We survey on any day of the week.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Shipley Bridge: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water coming in after the storm and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Many homes in small places like Shipley Bridge face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Shipley Bridge (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shipley Bridge
- Package prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
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Leaks and storm damage in Shipley Bridge
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Homes near green spaces such as Worth Park Gardens can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Shipley Bridge means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Shipley Bridge is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Bookings from Shipley Bridge are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Shipley Bridge is one of the places in Surrey we cover for storm damage roof reports.
We survey roofs across RH6 for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Antlands Lane, Antlands Lane East and Peeks Brook Lane. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Burstow (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Copthorne (1 mile south-east) and Forge Wood (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (7 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Shipley Bridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oakwood School, Worth Park Gardens and The Gatwick School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.1 miles east) and County Mall (3.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Shipley Bridge: your questions answered
Will you come out to Shipley Bridge?
Yes, Shipley Bridge is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shipley Bridge?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Shipley Bridge is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Shipley Bridge 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, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.