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Offington Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Offington and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Offington
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 photos, 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 are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates or tiles and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Being in a small place like Offington makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: 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. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Offington (BN14, BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Offington
Flat roofs can be damaged too. 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.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Offington, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from 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.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Offington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Offington?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is the coastal weather around Offington hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Offington is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you work in Offington?
Yes, we do. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Offington, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Offington
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Storm damage roof reports in Offington: local notes
Offington is within about 2 miles of the coast. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 3.6 miles west, show how far back building around Offington goes. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. If you live near a park such as Durrington Minature Railway, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Offington is about 1 mile north-east of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cover Offington and the rest of West Sussex. Offington is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN14 and BN13 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Rogate Road, Warren Road and Hall Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A24 and A27, Offington is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Offington, we cover Salvington (1 mile west), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Worthing (1 mile south-west), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and Sompting (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Around Offington
Around Offington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thomas A Becket First School, The Thomas a Becket pub and Durrington Minature Railway and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is West Worthing station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
What this survey cannot 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:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
Places near Offington
What else we do in Offington
What happens if roof problems are left?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. For older village homes like those around Offington, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.