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Storm Damage Roof Report in Amberley
Storm damage roof reports in Amberley and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
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 you know what the roof shows. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Amberley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Storm damage roof report in Amberley
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
Being in a small place like Amberley makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Amberley (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Amberley
How do I find out if my home in Amberley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Amberley?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Amberley is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like Amberley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Nearby places to Amberley
More services for Amberley
Amberley roofs and the weather
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 1.9 miles east lies Parham House, a reminder of how long the area around Amberley has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Amberley CofE Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Landlords with a home close to Amberley station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Amberley is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Amberley, the roof can be surveyed. Amberley is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in BN18 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include School Road, Turnpike Road and Hog Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Amberley: Cross Gate (1 mile north-east), Bury (1 mile west), Rackham (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north-west) and West Burton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Around Amberley
We work in homes and buildings around Dorset House School and Parham Park. The nearest railway station is Amberley station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Amberley Castle (within half a mile west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.9 miles south). For a walk, there is Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.