West Sussex · London and the South East
Thorney Island Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Thorney Island and across West Sussex.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
About our storm damage roof report in Thorney Island
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Thorney Island, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Thorney Island (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Thorney Island are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Thorney Island: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Thorney Island?
Yes. Thorney Island is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Thorney Island, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Thorney Island is within about 1 mile of the coast.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t 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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Towns and villages near Thorney Island
Also in Thorney Island
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Thorney Island
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Storm damage roof reports around Thorney Island
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Thorney Island, 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. Warblington Castle, about 2.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Thorney Island. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live near a park such as Eames Farm, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Thorney Island Community Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Nicholas: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Thorney Island is about 4 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. Thorney Island is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO10 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Hunter Road, Emsworth Road and Spartan Close and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Thorney Island, we cover West Thorney (1 mile south-east), North Hayling (1 mile west), Tye (1 mile south-west), Northney (1 mile west) and Emsworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Thorney Island
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bourne Community College and Eames Farm and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Southbourne station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (1.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Thorney Island frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- 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
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.