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Arundel Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Arundel, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
How a storm damage roof report works in Arundel
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Common reasons to book are water coming in after the storm and ridge tiles that have come loose, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Arundel can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Arundel (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Arundel
Arundel is within about 4 miles of the coast. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like St Philip's Catholic Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live in an older home near Trinity Congregational Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Arundel and nearby. Our West Sussex coverage includes Arundel and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: BN18. Whether your property is on London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Arundel on the A27 and A284, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
What’s near Arundel
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Arundel Park and The Newburgh Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Arundel station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel Castle (less than half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Arundel include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. A visit to Arundel is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What affects the price in Arundel
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Why act early in Arundel
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. With lower homes, common in places like Arundel, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Arundel
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
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FAQs for Arundel
Will you come out to Arundel?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Arundel is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Arundel?
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Ecclesden Manor lies about 4.3 miles south-east, so building around Arundel goes back a long way. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see