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Storm Damage Roof Report in Bilsham
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Bilsham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof report in Bilsham
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey slate and tile slopes, flashings and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged ridges and hips.
For a small place like Bilsham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Bilsham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Bilsham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What we cannot see
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:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Why it is worth a survey now in Bilsham
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Bilsham questions
Is Bilsham within the area you cover?
Yes, Bilsham is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Bilsham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Leaks and storm damage in Bilsham
Bilsham lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Yapton CE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Bilsham Chapel, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. If you’re in Bilsham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our West Sussex coverage includes Bilsham. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Storm damage roof reports in BN18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bilsham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Felpham Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bilsham include WWT Arundel.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Bilsham
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives