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Storm damage roof report in Portfield, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Portfield, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
How a storm damage roof report works in Portfield
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged flat roof membrane and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
Around Portfield, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Portfield (PO19, PO20, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Parking around Portfield is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Common roof problems in Portfield
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Take a building like Portfield Primary Academy: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Portfield questions
Do you cover smaller places like Portfield?
Yes, Portfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Portfield, take more of a battering?
It can do. Portfield is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Portfield
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Portfield roofs and the weather
Portfield lies within about 5 miles of the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. The wider area around Portfield has a long history of building, with Goodwood House about 2.5 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St George's: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Hotels and guest houses near Portfield can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Portfield is about 1 mile east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Portfield and the rest of West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO19, PO20 and PO18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Kent Road, York Road and Spur Road, and we cover them all. Portfield sits on or near the A259 and A285, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Chichester (1 mile west), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (1 mile east), Maudlin (1 mile north-east) and North Mundham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Portfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Prebendal School, The East Gate Public House and Chichester High School For Girls and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, about 0.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (0.6 miles west) and Chichester Castle (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Portfield includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.