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Littlehampton Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Littlehampton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A survey in Littlehampton needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Storm damage roof report in Littlehampton: what you get
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. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. 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 stains appearing after strong winds and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a town like Littlehampton, older houses and newer estates leak in different ways. On older roofs it’s frequently slates, mortar and lead that has split or lifted; later homes can leak at valleys, verges and flat roofs over extensions. The cause decides what happens next, so it’s worth finding it properly. It also helps show whether the problem is long-standing wear or recent damage.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Littlehampton (BN17, BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Littlehampton
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How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Littlehampton
How do I find out if my home in Littlehampton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Littlehampton, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
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.
Do you work in Littlehampton?
Yes. We cover Littlehampton and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we’ll record the rest.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Why act early in Littlehampton
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Littlehampton overflow onto walls, and damp follows inside. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Littlehampton
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we are asked to look at in Littlehampton
Storms don’t 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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Take a building like The Littlehampton Academy: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
Leaks and storm damage in Littlehampton
Littlehampton lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. Ecclesden Manor, about 2.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Littlehampton. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Littlehampton station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Hotels and guest houses near Littlehampton can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Littlehampton is about 6 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Littlehampton can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Littlehampton is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We work across the BN17 and BN16 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on High Street, Parkside Avenue and Norman Close and the roads around them. You will find Littlehampton on the A259 and A284, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Littlehampton include Toddington (1 mile north), Rustington (1 mile east), Wick (1 mile north-west), Lyminster (1 mile north-west) and Climping (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, Littlehampton has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Littlehampton
We work in homes and buildings around River Beach Primary School, New Inn Hotel and Littlehampton College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Littlehampton station, roughly 0.7 miles west. A little further out are Zachary Merton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Littlehampton include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.