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Storm damage roof report in South Bersted, West Sussex
Need a storm damage roof report in South Bersted? 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
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Homes in smaller places like South Bersted can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How a storm damage roof report works in South Bersted
High winds typically 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. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about roofs hit by falling trees and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like South Bersted can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- South Bersted (PO21, PO22, BN14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in South Bersted
Questions from South Bersted
Is my home in South Bersted listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around South Bersted, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Will you go up on the 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, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Wind, rain and roofs in South Bersted
South Bersted lies within about 1 mile of the sea. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you look after a building such as South Bersted CofE Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
South Bersted is about 1 mile north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. In South Bersted, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our West Sussex coverage includes South Bersted. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across the PO21, PO22 and BN14 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Ivy Lane, Hook Lane and Essex Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Bognor Regis (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (1 mile north), Aldwick (2 miles south-west) and Flansham (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (7 miles east).
Around South Bersted
Around South Bersted, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Regis School and The William Hardwicke pub. There’s a railway station in South Bersted itself: Bognor Regis station. A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (within half a mile south) and Bognor Regis Museum (0.8 miles south).
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Parking around South Bersted is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
- How your policy defines a storm
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Do you need a storm damage roof report in South Bersted?
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
- Broken or displaced guttering
Landlords with a home close to Bognor Regis station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.