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Barnham Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Barnham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Barnham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Barnham
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters pulled loose in the wind and water coming in after the storm.
Somewhere as small as Barnham, older roofs have often been repaired many times. 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 what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Barnham (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A price for the repairs
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Storm damage roof reports around Barnham
Barnham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. 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.
If you look after a building such as Barnham Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Barnham, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO22 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Garden Crescent, Dollery Road and Goodacres, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Barnham: West Barnham (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Yapton (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west) and Lidsey (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Near you in Barnham
We work in homes and buildings around The Murrell Arms and St Philip Howard Catholic High School. Barnham has its own railway station: Barnham station. Nearby you’ll also find Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-west) and Tote Copse Castle (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Barnham
Is the coastal weather around Barnham hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Barnham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Common roof problems in Barnham
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Why act early in Barnham
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Barnham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Barnham
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
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