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South Ambersham Storm Damage Roof Report
Need a storm damage roof report in South Ambersham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
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.
Storm damage roof report in South Ambersham: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: 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’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like South Ambersham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- South Ambersham (GU29)
- Wider area
- 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
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like South Ambersham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Packages from £150, including VAT
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in South Ambersham?
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around South Ambersham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in South Ambersham
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Cowdray House, about 1.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Ambersham. 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 you look after a building such as Midhurst Rother College, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
South Ambersham is about 10 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. If you’re in South Ambersham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU29 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Selham (1 mile east), Graffham (2 miles south), River (2 miles north-east), Upperton (3 miles north-east) and Tillington (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Landmarks near South Ambersham
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (1.1 miles east). The countryside around South Ambersham includes Graffham Common and Levin Down.
Questions from South Ambersham
Is South Ambersham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover South Ambersham?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and South Ambersham is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Photograph the damage safely from below
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.