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Storm damage roof report in Patching, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Patching and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Surveys for landlords and agents in Patching
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.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Patching. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Storm damage roof report in Patching: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and people most often book us about flat roof edges peeled back and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
For a small place like Patching, 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, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Patching (BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Patching
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. In a place like Patching, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Storm damage roof reports in Patching: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Patching, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Goring-By-Sea station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Homes near green spaces such as Clapham Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Patching is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Patching can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Our West Sussex coverage includes Patching and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in BN13 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on The Street and Coldharbour Lane. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Clapham (1 mile south-east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Cote (2 miles east), Angmering (2 miles south-west) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Around Patching
Around Patching, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fox pub, The Angmering School and Clapham Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 2.3 miles south-east. A little further out are Museum of Sussex Folklore (3.1 miles south-east) and Old Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Other services in Patching
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Patching
Do you cover smaller places like Patching?
Yes, Patching is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Patching?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Common roof problems in Patching
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
Ecclesden Manor lies about 1.5 miles south-west, so building around Patching goes back a long way. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Patching often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.