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Storm damage roof report in Street End, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Street End, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Street End needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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About our storm damage roof report in Street End
High winds usually 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. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey flashings, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Being in a small place like Street End makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Street End (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Nearby places to Street End
Other services in Street End
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Street End roofs and the weather
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Street End, 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take a building like Sidlesham Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. The streets around a church such as St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Street End is about 4 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Street End, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes Street End. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We cover every part of PO20 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Lane, Selsey Road and Chalder Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Sidlesham Common (1 mile north-west), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Keynor Estate (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile north-east) and South Mundham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Street End
The closest station to Street End is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles north. A little further out are Chichester Castle (3.8 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.4 miles north).
Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Outbuildings and barns around Street End are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Street End
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
FAQs for Street End
Is Street End within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Street End?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What we are asked to look at in Street End
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Common reasons to book include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover