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Storm damage roof report in Shopwyke, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Shopwyke, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Around Shopwyke, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof report in Shopwyke
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you are worried about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and broken or displaced guttering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Shopwyke, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check what can be seen safely 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 records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Shopwyke
Shopwyke is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like Westbourne House School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 2.1 miles north, show how far back building around Shopwyke goes. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Shopwyke is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Shopwyke is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the PO20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Coach Road and Drayton Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Around Shopwyke
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Coach And Horses Public House, The March CofE Primary School and Chichester High School For Girls and the streets around them. The closest station to Shopwyke is Chichester station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Shopwyke include Stoke Down.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Shopwyke
Do you cover smaller places like Shopwyke?
Yes, Shopwyke is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Shopwyke?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Shopwyke is within about 5 miles of the coast.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
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What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A price for the repairs
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shopwyke
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Shopwyke, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shopwyke and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.