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Storm Damage Roof Report in Bepton Common
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Bepton Common, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
How a storm damage roof report works in Bepton Common
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are often asked to look into loose or torn flashings and flat roof edges peeled back, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Bepton Common, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Bepton Common (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Bepton Common, the journey is planned ahead of time: 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.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, 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
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
FAQs for Bepton Common
Is Bepton Common in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bepton Common?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Storm damage roof reports around Bepton Common
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. Cowdray House, about 1.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bepton Common. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live in an older home near Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Midhurst 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.
Bepton Common is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. If you’re in Bepton Common, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Bepton Common. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Bepton Road and Severals Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Midhurst (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-east), Minsted (1 mile west), West Lavington (1 mile east) and Stedham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bepton Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Margaret's Convent, The Royal Oak Public House and Midhurst Rother College, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Midhurst Museum (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
What we’re asked to look at in Bepton Common
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
Hotels and guest houses near Bepton Common can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Bepton Common, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Also near Bepton Common
What else we do in Bepton Common
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.