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Storm damage roof report in Maudlin, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Maudlin, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
Why get it checked now?
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a small place like Maudlin, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
About our storm damage roof report in Maudlin
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed new damp or leaks inside and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Maudlin, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Maudlin (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Maudlin: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Maudlin, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 1.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Maudlin goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Take a building like The March CofE Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Chichester station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Maudlin is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Maudlin is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Augustus Way, Vespasian Close and Stane Street and the roads around them. We also cover Westhampnett (1 mile west), Shopwyke (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-east) and Waterbeach (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Near you in Maudlin
In Maudlin, that means homes and buildings near Chichester High School For Girls, The Coach And Horses Public House and Westbourne House School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Maudlin, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Areas we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Questions from Maudlin
How do I find out if my home in Maudlin is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Maudlin, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
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 whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Maudlin
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.