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Storm damage roof report in Southwick, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Southwick from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
About our storm damage roof report in Southwick
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: 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 slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged ridges and hips, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
Around Southwick, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Southwick (BN42, BN41, BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Southwick
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Common questions in Southwick
Is my home in Southwick listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Southwick?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to Southwick is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Around Southwick, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Southwick
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photos and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Southwick
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Southwick, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. The wider area around Southwick has a long history of building, with Portslade Manor about 0.8 miles north-east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you run a business near Churchill Square, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Anyone responsible for a site like Eastbrook Primary Academy will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Southwick station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Southwick is about 2 miles east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We visit Southwick as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Southwick.
Storm damage roof reports in BN42, BN41 and BN43 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Station Road, Roman Crescent and Southwick Street and the roads around them. Main roads around Southwick include the A259 and A270, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Kingston by Sea (1 mile north-west), Portslade (1 mile north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west), Hangleton (2 miles north-east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Southwick
Around Southwick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Shoreham Academy, Benfield Hill and The Ship Inn and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Southwick itself: Southwick station. Nearby you’ll also find Southlands Hospital (1 mile west) and Churchill Square (4 miles east). For a walk, there is Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.