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Storm Damage Roof Report in Tisman's Common
Storm damage roof reports in Tisman's Common from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Tisman's Common
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you are worried about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Tisman's Common, 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’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Tisman's Common (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Tisman's Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tisman's Common?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tisman's Common?
Yes, Tisman's Common is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Tisman's Common as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Tisman's Common?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Useful tips for Tisman's Common property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
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.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tisman's Common
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Tisman's Common and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Tisman's Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Leaks and storm damage in Tisman's Common
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
The streets around a church like St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Take a building like Pennthorpe School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Tisman's Common is about 7 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Tisman's Common, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Tisman's Common is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH12. Whether your property is on Hornshill Lane and Loxwood Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Tisman's Common, we cover Bucks Green (1 mile east), Rudgwick (1 mile east), The Haven (2 miles south-east), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (7 miles east), Broadfield (12 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (11 miles east).
What’s near Tisman's Common
Around Tisman's Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rudgwick Primary School and The Queen's Head Public House.