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Durrington Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Durrington and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Durrington: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Durrington is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Durrington, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
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. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How a storm damage roof report works in Durrington
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
Houses in smaller places like Durrington can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Durrington (BN13, BN12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Durrington
Landlords and letting agents in Durrington book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Durrington
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Homes near green spaces such as Durrington Minature Railway can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
Leaks and storm damage in Durrington
Durrington lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. With Ecclesden Manor about 2.6 miles west, Durrington sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near St Symphorian's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Durrington Junior School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Durrington is about 1 mile north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Durrington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Durrington and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: BN13 and BN12. We cover properties on Lyn Road, New Road and Tavy Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A2032, Durrington is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Durrington include Cote (1 mile north-west), High Salvington (1 mile north), Goring-by-Sea (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles north-west) and Patching (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles west).
Around Durrington
In Durrington, that means homes and buildings near Durrington Minature Railway, Coach And Horses Public House and Palatine Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Durrington-On-Sea station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Acre (2.2 miles south-east) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Durrington include Highdown Hill.
Useful tips for Durrington property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Durrington, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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 sure we can get to the back of the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Durrington, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.