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Bury Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Bury.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
About our storm damage roof report in Bury
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Bury frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Bury (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Bury needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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 is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Leaks and storm damage in Bury
With Bignor Roman Villa about 1.7 miles north-west, Bury sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Amberley station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Bury is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bury is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Bury is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Storm damage roof reports in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on The Street, Houghton Lane and Coombe Crescent and the roads around them. We also cover West Burton (1 mile north-west), Amberley (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north), Cross Gate (2 miles east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east).
Near you in Bury
In Bury, that means homes and buildings near Dorset House School. The nearest railway station is Amberley station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
What we’re asked to look at in Bury
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bury 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.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
How we price storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Bury
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bury, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Bury questions
How do I find out if my home in Bury is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bury?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
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.