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Storm damage roof report in Rock, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Rock from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
About our storm damage roof report in Rock
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are broken or displaced guttering and damaged ridges and hips.
Roofs in small places like Rock frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Rock (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Rock
Other services in Rock
Common questions in Rock
Do you cover Rock?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Rock as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Rock?
Yes. Rock is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What we’re asked to look at in Rock
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey will not cover
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Rock often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Leaks and storm damage in Rock
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Parham House, about 3.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rock. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Mary's CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Rock is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Rock and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Rock is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Old London Road, London Road and Lamorna Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Washington (1 mile south), Heath Common (1 mile north-west), Sullington (1 mile west), Warminghurst (2 miles north) and Storrington (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Rock
We work in homes and buildings around Rydon Community College and The Frankland Arms Public House. Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Chanctonbury Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Rock, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rock
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.