West Sussex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Didling
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Didling, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Didling
With Uppark about 3.7 miles west, Didling sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Didling is about 6 miles south-east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Didling can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Didling and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: GU29. If you’re just outside Didling, we cover Ingrams Green (1 mile north), Elsted Marsh (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile north-west), Dumpford (2 miles north) and Trotton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south), Emsworth (9 miles south-west), Portfield (9 miles south), Yapton (13 miles south-east) and East Wittering (14 miles south).
What’s near Didling
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Didling include Iping and Stedham Commons and Levin Down.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Didling
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey flashings, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about slates and tiles blown off the roof and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Many homes in small places like Didling face open ground, 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 record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You receive the findings 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
- Didling (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Didling
Questions from Didling
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Didling?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Didling within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Older cottages and farmhouses around Didling can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Didling
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Didling, the journey is planned in advance: 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 is safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.