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Storm Damage Roof Report in Birdham
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Birdham, with photos and a written report.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
What affects the price in Birdham
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
About our storm damage roof report in Birdham
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. Common reasons to book are lead lifted at abutments and damage from fallen branches or debris, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Birdham face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Birdham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Birdham: local notes
Birdham lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take a building like Birdham CE Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Fishbourne station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St James' Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Birdham is about 4 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit Birdham as part of our work across West Sussex. Birdham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across PO20 for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as Old Common Close, Main Road and Walwyn Close. Other places close to Birdham include Somerley (1 mile south-west), Almodington (1 mile south), Shipton Green (1 mile west), Highleigh (2 miles south-east) and Earnley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Birdham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Birdham Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fishbourne station, roughly 3.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Pilsey Island.
Why act early in Birdham
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. In a small place like Birdham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Birdham
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Birdham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Birdham
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Questions from Birdham
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Birdham, take more of a battering?
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.
Will you come out to Birdham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.