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Storm damage roof report in Shipton Green, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Shipton Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
How a storm damage roof report works in Shipton Green
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are stains appearing after strong winds and damaged pots on the stack.
Many homes in small places like Shipton Green face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Shipton Green (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Shipton Green
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Shipton Green. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For landlords with property near Bosham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you look after a building such as Birdham CE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Shipton Green is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shipton Green. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Surveys in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Shipton Green Lane and Itchenor Road. If you are just outside Shipton Green, we cover Somerley (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile east), Almodington (2 miles south-east), Earnley (2 miles south) and East Wittering (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Shipton Green
Shipton Green’s nearest station is Bosham station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Shipton Green includes Pilsey Island.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Shipton Green 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 can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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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. Outbuildings and barns around Shipton Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Shipton Green
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Shipton Green
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas' Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What experience they bring
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
FAQs for Shipton Green
Is my home in Shipton Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Shipton Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.