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Storm Damage Roof Report in Eastergate
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Eastergate. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Eastergate: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you are worried about broken or displaced guttering and water coming in after the storm, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks alike.
For a small place like Eastergate, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Eastergate (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Eastergate, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Eastergate
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
The streets around a church such as St George's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- When you’ll get the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Surveys for landlords and agents in Eastergate
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
FAQs for Eastergate
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Eastergate?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Eastergate?
Yes, Eastergate is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How do I book a survey in Eastergate?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Nearby places to Eastergate
Other services in Eastergate
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:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Leaks and storm damage in Eastergate
Eastergate is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 4.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Eastergate goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Barnham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like Eastergate CofE Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Eastergate is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Eastergate can all book storm damage roof reports. Eastergate is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Storm damage roof reports in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include St Georges Walk, Highview Road and Critchmere Drive. We also cover the places around Eastergate: Westergate (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile west), West Barnham (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile north) and Barnham (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Near you in Eastergate
In Eastergate, that means homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy, among other places. Eastergate’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Tote Copse Castle (1.5 miles west). Not far away are WWT Arundel.
What happens if roof problems are left?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Eastergate can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Eastergate
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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- Weekday and weekend surveys
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