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East Hampnett Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in East Hampnett, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged gutters and fascias
How a storm damage roof report works in East Hampnett
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. Typical surveys look at lead lifted at abutments and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
Being in a small place like East Hampnett makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in East Hampnett
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If you look after a building such as Tangmere Primary Academy, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is added on top
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
Also near East Hampnett
Also in East Hampnett
Common questions in East Hampnett
Is my home in East Hampnett listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to East Hampnett?
Yes. East Hampnett is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near East Hampnett can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
East Hampnett roofs and the weather
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Goodwood House about 2.4 miles north-west, East Hampnett sits in an area with a long building history. 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. East Hampnett gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across West Sussex, we cover East Hampnett. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: PO18. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside East Hampnett, we cover Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in East Hampnett
In East Hampnett, that means homes and buildings near The Winterton Arms Public House and Ormiston Six Villages Academy. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near East Hampnett include Levin Down.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around East Hampnett are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.