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Storm damage roof report in Binsted, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Binsted, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Landlords, agents and block managers in Binsted
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Storm damage roof report in Binsted
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Typical surveys look at water coming in after the storm and damaged ridges and hips, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Binsted, 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. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Binsted (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Binsted
What else we do in Binsted
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Binsted
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Questions from Binsted
Is my home in Binsted listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Binsted?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you cover Binsted for storm damage roof reports?
Yes, we do. Binsted is part of the area we cover.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Binsted, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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 is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Storm damage roof reports around Binsted
Binsted lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near Ford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like Walberton and Binsted 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.
Binsted is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Binsted and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Binsted is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We work across the BN18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Avisford (1 mile west), Walberton (1 mile west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (2 miles north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Near you in Binsted
We work in homes and buildings around St Philip Howard Catholic High School, among other places. The closest station to Binsted is Ford station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel Castle (2.4 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.