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Storm damage roof report in Hoyle, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Hoyle and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
About our storm damage roof report in Hoyle
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged pots on the stack, across flat roofs, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Hoyle face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Hoyle (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Nearby places to Hoyle
What else we do in Hoyle
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Hoyle questions
Will you come out to Hoyle?
Yes, Hoyle is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Hoyle?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Hoyle is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
Wind, rain and roofs in Hoyle
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Hoyle has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 2.2 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones 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 Midhurst Rother College will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hoyle is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hoyle for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Hoyle is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: GU29. If you’re just outside Hoyle, we cover Heyshott (1 mile south-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west), West Lavington (2 miles north-west) and Cocking (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (13 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
What’s near Hoyle
Around Hoyle, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Unicorn Inn, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hoyle include Levin Down and Graffham Common.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hoyle
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Why act early in Hoyle
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a small place like Hoyle, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Hoyle can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.