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Storm damage roof report in High Salvington, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in High Salvington, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Common questions in High Salvington
How do I find out if my home in High Salvington is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around High Salvington 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.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we’ll record the rest.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
How a storm damage roof report works in High Salvington
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We’re frequently asked to look into lead lifted at abutments and stains appearing after strong winds, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
Around High Salvington, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- High Salvington (BN13, BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near High Salvington
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Landlords, agents and block managers in High Salvington
Landlords and letting agents in High Salvington book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around High Salvington, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes 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.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in High Salvington
High Salvington is within about 4 miles of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. The wider area around High Salvington has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 3.1 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
Living close to Clapham Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like Vale School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
High Salvington is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. High Salvington is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover High Salvington and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across BN13 and BN14 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to High Salvington include Cote (1 mile south-west), Durrington (1 mile south), Findon (1 mile north), Clapham (2 miles west) and Patching (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles east).
Around High Salvington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Clapham Wood and Durrington High School. For rail, the closest station is Durrington-On-Sea station, about 2.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.7 miles south) and Old Castle (1.7 miles south). Not far away are Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- File receipts for anything you pay for
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs