West Sussex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Cocking Causeway
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Cocking Causeway, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Cocking Causeway
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Typical surveys look at flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across slate and tile slopes, flashings and flat roofs.
Roofs in small places like Cocking Causeway often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Cocking Causeway (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Cocking Causeway
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s 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.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you look after a building like Midhurst CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- What the survey will not cover
- What happens after the report arrives
Cocking Causeway: your questions answered
Is Cocking Causeway within the area you cover?
Yes, Cocking Causeway is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Cocking Causeway?
Yes, Cocking Causeway is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Older and listed buildings around Cocking Causeway may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Cocking Causeway
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Cocking Causeway roofs and the weather
Cowdray House, about 1.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cocking Causeway. 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Hotels and guest houses near Cocking Causeway can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Cocking Causeway is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Roofs in Cocking Causeway get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Cocking Causeway and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of GU29 for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Oaklands Lane and Well Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Cocking Causeway include West Lavington (1 mile north-east), Midhurst (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile south-east) and Cocking (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
Near you in Cocking Causeway
Around Cocking Causeway, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Margaret's Convent, The Royal Oak Public House and Midhurst Rother College and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (1.5 miles north). Open spaces near Cocking Causeway include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Nearby places to Cocking Causeway
Other services in Cocking Causeway
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Cocking Causeway needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.