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Storm damage roof report in East Dean, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in East Dean, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
How a storm damage roof report works in East Dean
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. We are often asked to look into cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across flashings, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like East Dean face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- East Dean (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
East Dean roofs and the weather
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 2.6 miles west lies West Dean House, a reminder of how long the area around East Dean has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of All Saints, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
East Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. If you are in East Dean, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover East Dean and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We work across PO18 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Main Road, Chapel Row and Charlton Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Charlton (1 mile west), Singleton (2 miles west), West Dean (3 miles west), Heyshott (3 miles north) and Cocking (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south), Chichester (6 miles south-west), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near East Dean
We work in homes and buildings around The Star And Garter Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Weald and Downland Gridshell (1.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
Other services in East Dean
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like East Dean can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
What affects the price in East Dean
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why it’s worth a survey now in East Dean
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Package prices that include VAT
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
East Dean: your questions answered
Is my home in East Dean listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover East Dean?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and East Dean is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- File receipts for anything you pay for
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.