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Storm damage roof report in Highleigh, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Highleigh, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Highleigh
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damage from fallen branches or debris and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Roofs in small places like Highleigh frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Highleigh
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Highleigh
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Highleigh. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Highleigh questions
Do you cover smaller places like Highleigh?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Highleigh hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Highleigh is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will confirm the timing as you book.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Common roof problems in Highleigh
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
Highleigh roofs and the weather
Highleigh lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
The streets around a church like St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Anyone responsible for a site like Sidlesham Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Highleigh is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Storm damage roof reports in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Highleigh include Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
What’s near Highleigh
The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north. A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). Open spaces near Highleigh include Pilsey Island.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Highleigh, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.