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Funtington Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Funtington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Funtington
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Funtington
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey flashings, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about roofs hit by falling trees and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
Being in a small place like Funtington makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Funtington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Funtington, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
FAQs for Funtington
Is the coastal weather around Funtington hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Funtington?
Yes. Funtington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why get it checked now?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Around Funtington, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Funtington
- A written report with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Funtington
Funtington is within about 4 miles of the coast, 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 let a flat or house near Nutbourne station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Historic houses such as West Dean House, about 4.6 miles north-east, show how far back building around Funtington goes. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Funtington is about 4 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. If you are in Funtington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Funtington is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: PO18. Whether your property is on Church Lane, Lynch Down and Weston Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover West Ashling (1 mile south-east), East Ashling (1 mile south-east), Hambrook (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile west) and Lordington (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Portfield (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Funtington
In Funtington, that means homes and buildings near The Fox And Hounds Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Nutbourne station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Emsworth Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.