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Storm damage roof report in Compton, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Compton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Check your policy for how to report damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
How a storm damage roof report works in Compton
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 describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Common reasons to book are stains appearing after strong winds and damaged pots on the stack, across slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Compton, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Compton (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Compton
Do you cover smaller places like Compton?
Yes. Compton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Compton listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Compton
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Why act early in Compton
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Compton
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Compton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Leaks and storm damage in Compton
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Uppark, about 1.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Compton goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to Rowlands Castle station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. In Compton, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Compton is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
All of PO18 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Church Lane and School Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Compton
Around Compton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Compton is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). Open spaces near Compton include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.