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Storm damage roof report in Fishbourne, West Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Fishbourne, with photos and a written report.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- New damp or leaks inside
When to book a survey in Fishbourne
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Goodwood House, about 3.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fishbourne. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Fishbourne
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed broken or displaced guttering and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Fishbourne, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, 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. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fishbourne
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
FAQs for Fishbourne
Do you cover smaller places like Fishbourne?
Yes. Fishbourne is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Fishbourne listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. 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.
How do I book a survey in Fishbourne?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A visit to a smaller place like Fishbourne is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Leaks and storm damage in Fishbourne
Fishbourne lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you look after a building such as Fishbourne CofE Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Fishbourne means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Fishbourne, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the PO19 and PO18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).
Near you in Fishbourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Central C of E Junior School and Bishop Luffa School, among other places. Fishbourne has its own railway station: Fishbourne station. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). Not far away are Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
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.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.