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Aldwick Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Aldwick, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Estimates of repair costs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof report in Aldwick
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. 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 we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged flat roof membrane and new damp or leaks inside.
In a smaller place like Aldwick, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Aldwick (PO21)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Aldwick
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Aldwick, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Bognor Regis station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near St Richard’s Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you look after a building such as Nyewood CofE Junior School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Aldwick is about 1 mile south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Aldwick and nearby. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across PO21 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Fish Lane, Dark Lane and West Avenue and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Nyetimber (1 mile west), Pagham (2 miles south-west), South Mundham (2 miles north-west), Fisher (3 miles north-west) and Sidlesham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (5 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (11 miles north-west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
Around Aldwick
We work in homes and buildings around West Park, The Regis School and The Regis School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 1.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (1.2 miles east).
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Homes around Aldwick often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Also near Aldwick
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Aldwick
Will you come out to Aldwick?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Aldwick?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Aldwick is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. In an older home around Aldwick, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
For a price for your roof in Aldwick, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we look at:
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Aldwick
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.