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Storm damage roof report in Donnington, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports around Donnington, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Donnington: what you get
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. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Common reasons to book are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, across chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Donnington, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Donnington (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- The outcome of a claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Donnington: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Donnington?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Will you come out to Donnington?
Yes. Donnington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that 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 applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Towns and villages near Donnington
What else we do in Donnington
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Donnington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Donnington
Donnington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Goodwood House lies about 4.8 miles north-east, so building around Donnington goes back a long way. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit Donnington as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our West Sussex coverage includes Donnington. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across PO20 for storm damage roof reports. Being close to the B2201, Donnington is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Donnington: Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Around Donnington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Blacksmith's Arms Public House, among other places. Donnington’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Donnington include Nutborne Marshes.
What we are asked to look at in Donnington
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Anyone responsible for a site like Chichester High School For Girls 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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.