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Storm damage roof report in East Ashling, West Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in East Ashling. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Common questions in East Ashling
Do roofs near the sea, like those around East Ashling, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is my home in East Ashling listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is East Ashling in your area?
Yes. East Ashling is part of the area we cover.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Storm damage roof report in East Ashling
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We are often asked to look into damage from fallen branches or debris and gutters pulled loose in the wind, across slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like East Ashling makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- East Ashling (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Ashling
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in East Ashling
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Wind, rain and roofs in East Ashling
East Ashling is within about 4 miles of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
With West Dean House about 4 miles north-east, the area around East Ashling has a long history. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. If you let a flat or house near Bosham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. East Ashling gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO18 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around East Ashling: West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in East Ashling
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bishop Luffa School and The Horse And Groom Public House. For rail, the closest station is Bosham station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around East Ashling includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What we can’t see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in East Ashling
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like East Ashling needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
For a price for storm damage roof reports in East Ashling, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in East Ashling
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Andrew, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID