West Sussex · London and the South East
Tangmere Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Tangmere. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
How a storm damage roof report works in Tangmere
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’ve noticed roofs hit by falling trees and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Tangmere may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tangmere: your questions answered
Is my home in Tangmere listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tangmere?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Tangmere is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Tangmere roofs and the weather
With Goodwood House about 1.8 miles north-west, Tangmere sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
For landlords with property near Chichester station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For an older house near a landmark such as St Andrew's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Tangmere, we can survey the roof. Across West Sussex, we cover Tangmere and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of PO20 and PO18 for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Tangmere include Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Tangmere
Around Tangmere, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and Westbourne House School. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Tangmere include Levin Down.
Why act early in Tangmere
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. With lower homes, common in places like Tangmere, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
When to book a survey in Tangmere
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Tangmere Primary Academy, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to Tangmere is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tangmere
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.