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Storm Damage Roof Report in Fontwell
Storm damage roof reports in Fontwell from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged flat roof membrane
How a storm damage roof report works in Fontwell
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 photographs, 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 we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and people most frequently book us about roofs hit by falling trees and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Being in a small place like Fontwell makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Fontwell roofs and the weather
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Fontwell, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you own a rental within reach of Barnham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a building such as Ormiston Six Villages Academy, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Goodwood House lies about 4.2 miles west, so building around Fontwell goes back a long way. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Fontwell is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Fontwell and the places around it. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in BN18 and PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Fontwell, we cover Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Fontwell
We work in homes and buildings around Eastergate CofE Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 1.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Fontwell questions
Will you come out to Fontwell?
Yes. Fontwell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Fontwell 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.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Fontwell?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Fontwell needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Fontwell
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- A price for the repairs
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings