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Storm damage roof report in Houghton, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Houghton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
About our storm damage roof report in Houghton
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. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’re worried about broken or displaced guttering and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Houghton 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 photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Houghton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Houghton
With Bignor Roman Villa about 2.8 miles north-west, Houghton sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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 Amberley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Nicholas, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Houghton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Houghton and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across BN18 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Houghton, we cover Arundel (3 miles south), Warningcamp (3 miles south-east), Crossbush (3 miles south), Tortington (4 miles south) and Poling (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (9 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Near you in Houghton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Arundel Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Amberley station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we’re asked to look at in Houghton
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Living close to Arundel Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Why it is worth a survey now in Houghton
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Houghton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Houghton
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Houghton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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 is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Common questions in Houghton
Do you cover Houghton?
Yes, Houghton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Houghton?
Yes, Houghton is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.