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Storm damage roof report in Bosham Hoe, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Bosham Hoe and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Bosham Hoe
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and new damp or leaks inside, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
Being in a small place like Bosham Hoe makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Bosham Hoe (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Bosham Hoe
Bosham Hoe lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Bosham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Bosham Hoe is about 3 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Bosham Hoe and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Hoe Lane and Smuggler's Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Bosham Hoe include Bosham (1 mile north), West Itchenor (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north-west) and Apuldram (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Bosham Hoe
For rail, the closest station is Bosham station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Bosham Hoe frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Bosham Hoe questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bosham Hoe?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Bosham Hoe?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Towns and villages near Bosham Hoe
Other services in Bosham Hoe
When to book a survey in Bosham Hoe
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bosham Hoe
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
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 when budgeting.
Why get it checked now?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a small place like Bosham Hoe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Bosham Hoe
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed