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Storm damage roof report in Church Norton, West Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Church Norton? You can book a storm damage roof report in Church Norton and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Church Norton
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Church Norton, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Church Norton (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Church Norton?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Take an older house close to St Wilfrid's Chapel: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Places near Church Norton
What else we do in Church Norton
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Church Norton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Church Norton, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take a building like The Academy: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Bognor Regis station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Church Norton is about 1 mile north-east of Selsey, in West Sussex. Church Norton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Church Norton is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across PO20 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Grange Lane and Rectory Lane. If you are just outside Church Norton, we cover Selsey (1 mile south-west), Keynor Estate (2 miles north-west), Pagham (2 miles north-east), Sidlesham (2 miles north) and Nyetimber (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles north-east), Chichester (6 miles north), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Church Norton
Church Norton’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 4.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Selsey Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Questions from Church Norton
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Church Norton?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is Church Norton within the area you cover?
Yes. Church Norton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Church Norton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. For an older or listed building in a place like Church Norton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
- A photo-illustrated written report
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.