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Storrington Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Storrington and the rest of West Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Water coming in after the storm
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Landlord and commercial surveys in Storrington
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Storrington
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. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and new damp or leaks inside.
Houses in smaller places like Storrington can stand more in the open, 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’s a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Storrington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. On a bungalow or cottage around Storrington, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
For a price for your roof in Storrington, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Storrington
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Take a building like Storrington Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Common questions in Storrington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Storrington?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Storrington?
Yes, Storrington is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Storrington is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To arrange 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.
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Useful tips for Storrington property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Leaks and storm damage in Storrington
Historic houses like Parham House, about 2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Storrington goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
If you live near a park such as Parham Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Storrington is about 7 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Surveys in Storrington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of RH20 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Windmill Copse, Wantley Lane and Field End and the roads around them. Storrington sits on or near the B2139. Other places close to Storrington include Cootham (1 mile west), Sullington (1 mile south-east), Heath Common (1 mile east), Abingworth (1 mile north-east) and West Chiltington Common (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
Around Storrington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Parham Park, Rydon Community College and The Moon pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (less than half a mile south) and Amberley Castle (4.1 miles west). The countryside around Storrington includes Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.