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Storm Damage Roof Report in Steyning
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Steyning.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Wind, rain and roofs in Steyning
Steyning is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Steyning, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you look after a building such as Steyning CofE Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Steyning and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Steyning. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Storm damage roof reports in BN44 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Steyning include Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Steyning
In Steyning, that means homes and buildings near The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms and Steyning Grammar School, among other places. Steyning’s nearest station is Lancing station, roughly 4.1 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Steyning Museum (under half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
Storm damage roof report in Steyning
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. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Common reasons to book are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and roofs hit by falling trees, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flashings.
Houses in smaller places like Steyning can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Steyning (BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Steyning
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
For landlords with property near Lancing station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a survey in Steyning, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
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FAQs for Steyning
Is the coastal weather around Steyning hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Steyning within the area you cover?
Yes. Steyning is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How do I book a survey in Steyning?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.