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Storm damage roof report in Fisher, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Fisher, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Common questions in Fisher
How do I find out if my home in Fisher is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Fisher?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Storm damage roof report in Fisher
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’re worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Fisher, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Fisher (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Fisher
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Fisher
Fisher is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Chichester High School For Girls will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Chichester station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Fisher is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Fisher and nearby. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Fisher include South Mundham (1 mile east), Street End (1 mile south-west), Sidlesham Common (1 mile west), Sidlesham (2 miles south-west) and Nyetimber (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Near you in Fisher
For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3 miles north).
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Fisher?
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
The streets around a church such as St Leodegar's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Fisher book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Fisher can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.