West Sussex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Coates
Storm damage roof reports in Coates and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof report in Coates: what you get
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose or torn flashings and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Many homes in small places like Coates face open ground, 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 record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Coates (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Coates
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Anyone responsible for a site like Fittleworth CofE Village School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Coates
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Coates questions
Is Coates in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Coates is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coates?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Nearby places to Coates
Other services in Coates
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Storm damage roof reports around Coates
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Bignor Roman Villa, about 2.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Coates. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Agatha, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Coates and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Coates is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Coates
Around Coates, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan Hotel and the streets around them. The closest station to Coates is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Checking the roof from ground level
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. Do not go up yourself.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Coates
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Coates needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.