West Sussex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Elmer
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Elmer, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Broken or displaced guttering
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Elmer
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Elmer, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Elmer is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Elmer listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Storm damage roof report in Elmer: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. If you’re worried about new damp or leaks inside and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Elmer can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Elmer (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Elmer
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Elmer, 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. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For landlords with property near Ford station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Elmer is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Elmer, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across PO22 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Elmer Road, Ancton Lane and East Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Middleton-on-Sea (1 mile west), Bilsham (1 mile north), Atherington (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles north-west) and Horsemere Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Near you in Elmer
In Elmer, that means homes and buildings near Felpham Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ford station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bognor Regis Museum (3.1 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles west).
Towns and villages near Elmer
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How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Elmer, 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.
- 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 look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Elmer
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A price for the repairs
- The outcome of a claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Elmer
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
What we are asked to look at in Elmer
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
If you look after a building such as Bishop Tufnell 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.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What insurance they carry