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Storm damage roof report in Hardham, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Hardham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hardham
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 photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and gutters pulled loose in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes alike.
Being in a small place like Hardham makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Hardham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Wind, rain and roofs in Hardham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Hardham has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 1 mile north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near St Botolph's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St James' CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Hardham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Hardham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We survey roofs across the RH20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Hardham: Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Hardham
Around Hardham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Hart Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Questions from Hardham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hardham?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hardham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hardham as anywhere else.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Hardham?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What affects the price in Hardham
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Hardham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.