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Storm damage roof report in Norton, West Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Norton, with photos and a written report.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
How a storm damage roof report works in Norton
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Somewhere as small as Norton, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Norton (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Norton: local notes
Norton is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take a building like Ormiston Six Villages Academy: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Norton is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Norton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover Norton. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: PO20. Other places close to Norton include Crockerhill (1 mile north-west), East Hampnett (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south) and Westergate (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Around Norton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Winterton Arms Public House and Eastergate CofE Primary School. The closest station to Norton is Barnham station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.1 miles south).
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Norton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Norton, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Questions from Norton
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Norton, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Norton is within about 5 miles of the coast.
How do I find out if my home in Norton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How do I book a survey in Norton?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Norton
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours