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Storm Damage Roof Report in Elsted Marsh
Wondering about the roof at a property in Elsted Marsh? You can book a storm damage roof report in Elsted Marsh and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Storm damage roof report in Elsted Marsh: what you get
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you are worried about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Elsted Marsh, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Elsted Marsh (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Elsted Marsh often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Leaks and storm damage in Elsted Marsh
Historic houses like Cowdray House, about 3.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Elsted Marsh goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For an older house near a landmark such as St George's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Elsted Marsh is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Elsted Marsh and nearby. Elsted Marsh is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the GU29 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you’re just outside Elsted Marsh, we cover Ingrams Green (1 mile east), Dumpford (1 mile north), Trotton (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile south-west) and Didling (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Elsted Marsh
Around Elsted Marsh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Keeper's Arms Public House, among other places. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (3.2 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Elsted Marsh includes Iping and Stedham Commons.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Nearby places to Elsted Marsh
Also in Elsted Marsh
Landlord and commercial surveys in Elsted Marsh
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
FAQs for Elsted Marsh
Do you cover Elsted Marsh?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Elsted Marsh is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Elsted Marsh?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Elsted Marsh?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not 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.