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Storm Damage Roof Report in Ferring
Wondering about the roof at a property in Ferring? You can book a storm damage roof report in Ferring and across West Sussex.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
What affects the price in Ferring
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
Getting a price 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.
Storm damage roof report in Ferring: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We’re often asked to look into gutters pulled loose in the wind and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, across ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings.
Around Ferring, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Ferring (BN12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ferring
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Honest limits
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:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A price for the repairs
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. In a smaller place like Ferring, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check your policy for how to report damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Leaks and storm damage in Ferring
Ferring lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Historic houses like Ecclesden Manor, about 1.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Ferring goes. If yours is one of the older homes, 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.
Take a building like Ferring CofE Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live near a park such as Durrington Minature Railway, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near Goring-By-Sea station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Ferring is about 2 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Roofs in Ferring get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of BN12 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Pebble Lane, Ferringham Lane and Grange Park or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Ferring: Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile west), Goring-by-Sea (1 mile east) and Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (15 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Rustington (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Ferring
We work in homes and buildings around Durrington Minature Railway and Chatsmore Catholic High School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Rustington Museum (2.4 miles west) and Old Castle (2.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Highdown Hill.
Questions from Ferring
Is my home in Ferring listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Ferring?
Yes. Ferring is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. 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.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a survey in Ferring, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.