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Storm damage roof report in Sompting, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Sompting from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Sompting
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Common reasons to book are loose or torn flashings and new damp or leaks inside, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
In a smaller place like Sompting, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Sompting (BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Sompting is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Sompting
Sompting is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Lancing station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a building like Sompting Village Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Living close to Brooklands Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Sompting is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. We visit Sompting as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Osborne Drive, Western Road North and Osborne Close. We also cover Lancing (1 mile east), East Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (2 miles west) and Salvington (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (13 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles east), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Sompting
We work in homes and buildings around Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School, Brooklands Park and The Sir Robert Woodard Academy. The nearest railway station is Lancing station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Old Castle (2.4 miles west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sompting
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Why it is worth a survey now in Sompting
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Blocked gutters on homes around Sompting overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Sompting
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Sompting?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Sompting is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I find out if my home in Sompting is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Sompting?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings