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Rustington Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Rustington.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof report in Rustington: what you get
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are new damp or leaks inside and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Rustington can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Rustington (BN16, BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Homes around Rustington frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Rustington
How do I find out if my home in Rustington is listed?
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.
Is the coastal weather around Rustington hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How do I book a survey in Rustington?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports in Rustington: local notes
Rustington lies within about 1 mile of the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. The wider area around Rustington has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 2 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live near a park like Mewsbrook Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Angmering station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building like Rustington Community Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Rustington is about 5 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Rustington can all book storm damage roof reports. Rustington is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the BN16 and BN17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, The Street and Station Road. Being close to the B2140, Rustington is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Rustington: Littlehampton (1 mile west), Toddington (1 mile north-west), Poling (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles west) and Lyminster (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Rustington
In Rustington, that means homes and buildings near The Littlehampton Academy, Littlehampton College and Mewsbrook Park. Rustington’s nearest station is Angmering station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (3 miles north-west). Not far away are WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.