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Storm damage roof report in Shipley, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Shipley.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
- New damp or leaks inside
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
About our storm damage roof report in Shipley
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 photographs, 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 we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Shipley, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Shipley (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Shipley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 photos.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Shipley, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Storm damage roof reports in Shipley: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Church of St Mary the Virgin, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you look after a building such as Shipley CofE Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings from Shipley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Shipley is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH13. You will find streets such as Church Close and School Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Shipley: Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Shipley
Shipley’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 4 miles north-west of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Towns and villages near Shipley
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in Shipley?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shipley
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Shipley: your questions answered
Is my home in Shipley listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Shipley within the area you cover?
Yes, Shipley is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. 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 hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. In a place like Shipley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.