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Adur Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Adur and across West Sussex.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Adur: what you get
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We are often asked to look into broken or displaced guttering and damaged ridges and hips, across ridges and hips, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Adur face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Adur (BN43, BN15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Adur, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Storm damage roof reports around Adur
Adur is within about 2 miles of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take a building like The Sir Robert Woodard Academy: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Shoreham-By-Sea station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Adur is about 1 mile north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Bookings from Adur are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Adur is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports. Brighton is in our area too.
Surveys in BN43 and BN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Steyning Road, Coombes Road and Mill Hill and the roads around them. Other places close to Adur include Old Shoreham (1 mile south), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile south-east), Castle Town (2 miles north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east) and Southwick (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Adur
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sussex Pad pub, among other places. The closest station to Adur is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Steyning Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Lancing Ring and Mill Hill.
Adur: your questions answered
Is my home in Adur listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Adur within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Adur?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
Portslade Manor, about 3.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Adur. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A price for the repairs
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes