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Storm Damage Roof Report in Broadwater
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Broadwater and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The outcome of a claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
About our storm damage roof report in Broadwater
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have come loose and damage from fallen branches or debris.
In older homes around places like Broadwater, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Broadwater (BN14, BN11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Broadwater
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
Trees in and around Beach House Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Broadwater: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Broadwater?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Broadwater?
Yes, Broadwater is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
What affects the price in Broadwater
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Broadwater, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Wind, rain and roofs in Broadwater
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Broadwater, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. With Ecclesden Manor about 4.2 miles west, Broadwater sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For hotels and guest houses around Broadwater, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. Landlords with a home close to Worthing station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Broadwater is about 1 mile east of Worthing, in West Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Broadwater for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across West Sussex, we cover Broadwater and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the BN14 and BN11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Forest Road, Turner Road and Langton Road. We also cover the places around Broadwater: Offington (1 mile north-west), Worthing (1 mile west), Salvington (1 mile north-west), East Worthing (1 mile south-east) and Sompting (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Rustington (6 miles west) and Storrington (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Broadwater
In Broadwater, that means homes and buildings near Thomas A Becket First School, Bohunt School Worthing and Beach House Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Worthing station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.9 miles west) and Old Castle (0.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Nearby places to Broadwater
Also in Broadwater
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Broadwater, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.