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Storm damage roof report in Selsey, West Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Selsey, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Selsey
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you are worried about loose or torn flashings and ridge tiles that have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias alike.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Selsey as anywhere. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. A report setting out the damage, with photographs, helps you explain what you’ve found. Policies typically exclude wear and tear, which is why the age of the damage matters.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Selsey (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Around Selsey, water from a roof defect frequently goes unseen for a while, such as the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there is more to put right.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Selsey
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Selsey: your questions answered
Do you cover Selsey?
Yes, Selsey is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Selsey listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Selsey
Selsey is within about 1 mile of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
The streets around a church such as St Peter's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Seal Primary Academy, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Selsey is about 6 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Selsey and the surrounding area. Across West Sussex, we cover Selsey and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO20 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Church Road, High Street and Ellis Square. Selsey sits on or near the B2145, which makes travel easy. We also cover Church Norton (1 mile north-east), Keynor Estate (2 miles north), Sidlesham (3 miles north), Pagham (3 miles north-east) and Street End (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles north-east), Chichester (7 miles north), Littlehampton (12 miles north-east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (13 miles north-east) and Angmering (15 miles north-east). Selsey is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
Near you in Selsey
We work in homes and buildings around The Academy, The Fisherman's Joy Public House and The Academy and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (0.5 miles south-east).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Places near Selsey
What else we do in Selsey
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A price for the repairs
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Selsey
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a visit in Selsey, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Useful tips for Selsey property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.