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Storm damage roof report in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Shoreham-by-Sea, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in Shoreham-by-Sea
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’re worried about flat roof edges peeled back and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
When a storm passes over a town like Shoreham-by-Sea, loose tiles, slates and ridges are the first to move. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. Photos and a written account help you show what happened, whether to an insurer or a roofer. Because wear and tear is normally excluded, the age of any damage matters.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Shoreham-by-Sea
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Parking in a town like Shoreham-by-Sea is typically simple, but let us know if there is a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers whatever is safely visible from outside, from windows and from the roof space.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- 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
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports around Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Portslade Manor, about 2.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shoreham-by-Sea. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mary de Haura Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you let a flat or house near Shoreham-By-Sea station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Buckingham Park Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Roofs in Shoreham-by-Sea get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Shoreham-by-Sea is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across BN43, BN15 and BN42 for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Shoreham-by-Sea include the A27 and A259, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (12 miles west), Rustington (11 miles west) and Storrington (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Shoreham-by-Sea
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shoreham College, The Crabtree pub and Shoreham Academy. Shoreham-by-Sea has its own railway station: Shoreham-By-Sea station. Well-known places in the area include Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
Common questions in Shoreham-by-Sea
Is my home in Shoreham-by-Sea listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Shoreham-by-Sea in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Shoreham-by-Sea is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.