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Storm Damage Roof Report in Kingston Gorse
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Kingston Gorse. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Kingston Gorse
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingston Gorse?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Kingston Gorse?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Kingston Gorse
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey ridges and hips, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead lifted at abutments and damaged ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Kingston Gorse, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Kingston Gorse (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Estimates of repair costs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kingston Gorse
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Storm damage roof reports around Kingston Gorse
Kingston Gorse is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. About 1.8 miles north lies Ecclesden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Kingston Gorse has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ferring CofE Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near Goring-By-Sea station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Kingston Gorse is about 3 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Kingston Gorse can all book storm damage roof reports. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. There is also a page for Brighton.
Every address in BN16 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Middle Way, Gorse Avenue and Sea Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Kingston Gorse: West Kingston (1 mile west), Ferring (1 mile north-east), Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), East Preston (1 mile north-west) and Hangleton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Kingston Gorse
In Kingston Gorse, that means homes and buildings near Chatsmore Catholic High School, among other places. Kingston Gorse’s nearest station is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Rustington Museum (2 miles west). Open spaces near Kingston Gorse include Highdown Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kingston Gorse
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Kingston Gorse, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.