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Boxgrove Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Boxgrove, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
Questions from Boxgrove
Do you carry out roof surveys in Boxgrove?
Yes, Boxgrove is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Boxgrove as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Boxgrove listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Storm damage roof report in Boxgrove: what you get
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. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Common reasons to book are damaged pots on the stack and damage from fallen branches or debris, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
Being in a small place like Boxgrove makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Boxgrove, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
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Also in Boxgrove
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
What affects the price in Boxgrove
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Useful tips for Boxgrove property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
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. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Wind, rain and roofs in Boxgrove
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 1.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Boxgrove goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark like The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Boxgrove, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes Boxgrove. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Surveys in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
What’s near Boxgrove
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Winterton Arms Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Boxgrove include Levin Down.
Common roof problems in Boxgrove
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Take a building like Boxgrove CofE Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos