West Sussex · London and the South East
Heyshott Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Heyshott, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
How a storm damage roof report works in Heyshott
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged flat roof membrane, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Heyshott, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Heyshott (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Heyshott
Is my home in Heyshott listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Heyshott in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Heyshott is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Storm damage roof reports around Heyshott
About 2.5 miles north lies Cowdray House, a reminder of how long the area around Heyshott has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Heyshott can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Our West Sussex coverage includes Heyshott. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Heyshott, we cover Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Heyshott
Typical jobs here are in homes near Unicorn Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Graffham Common and Levin Down.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The outcome of a claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Landlords, agents and block managers in Heyshott
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
When to book a survey in Heyshott
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Roofs hit by falling trees
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St James, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- When you will get the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
Nearby places to Heyshott
What else we do in Heyshott
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Heyshott, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.