West Sussex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Elsted
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Elsted and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Why act early in Elsted
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Elsted, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
About our storm damage roof report in Elsted
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damaged flat roof membrane and loose or torn flashings.
Being in a small place like Elsted makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: 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, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Elsted (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Elsted
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Elsted has a long history of building, with Uppark about 2.7 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Elsted is about 5 miles south-east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Elsted and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Elsted include East Harting (1 mile west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile north-east), Didling (1 mile south-east), Nyewood (2 miles north-west) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (9 miles south), Emsworth (9 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (14 miles south).
What’s near Elsted
In Elsted, that means homes and buildings near The Three Horseshoes Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Not far away are Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
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.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Elsted
How do I find out if my home in Elsted is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Elsted in the area you cover?
Yes, Elsted is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Elsted can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Also in Elsted
When to book a survey in Elsted
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Paul, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report