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Storm damage roof report in Slindon, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Slindon. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Slindon
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Many homes in small places like Slindon face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Slindon (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Slindon
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Take a building like Slindon CofE Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their track record with similar roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Wind, rain and roofs in Slindon
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Bignor Roman Villa about 4.3 miles north, Slindon sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Slindon is about 6 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Slindon for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Slindon and the places around it. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: BN18. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on School Hill, Dyers Lane and Slindon Top Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Slindon: Slindon Common (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile south-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Binsted (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Near you in Slindon
Around Slindon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Newburgh Arms Public House, among other places. The closest station to Slindon is Barnham station, about 2.5 miles south. A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Slindon, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Slindon questions
Do you cover smaller places like Slindon?
Yes, Slindon is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Slindon?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Slindon is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Older cottages and farmhouses around Slindon can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Slindon
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- A report with photos
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.