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Storm Damage Roof Report in Findon Valley
Independent storm damage roof reports in Findon Valley. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Findon Valley
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. 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. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’re worried about stains appearing after strong winds and roofs hit by falling trees, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In older homes around places like Findon Valley, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Findon Valley (BN14, BN13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Nearby places to Findon Valley
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How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Findon Valley, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
What we’re asked to look at in Findon Valley
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Findon Valley roofs and the weather
Findon Valley is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Findon Valley goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near West Worthing station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Take a building like Vale School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Findon Valley is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Findon Valley. Findon Valley is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN14 and BN13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Salvington (1 mile south), Offington (1 mile south), Worthing (2 miles south), Broadwater (2 miles south-east) and Sompting (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Findon Valley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Durrington High School, among other places. The closest station to Findon Valley is West Worthing station, roughly 2.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Worthing Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.9 miles south). For a walk, there is Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Findon Valley
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Common questions in Findon Valley
How do I find out if my home in Findon Valley is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is the coastal weather around Findon Valley hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Findon Valley is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Findon Valley?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Why act early in Findon Valley
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. On a bungalow or cottage around Findon Valley, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.