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Storm damage roof report in Toddington, West Sussex
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Toddington and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a smaller place like Toddington, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Storm damage roof report in Toddington
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed damaged gutters and fascias and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Toddington, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Toddington (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Toddington
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
FAQs for Toddington
Do you cover smaller places like Toddington?
Yes, Toddington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is the coastal weather around Toddington hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Toddington is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Is this a RICS 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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
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What else we do in Toddington
Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. On a bungalow or cottage around Toddington, 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.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Storm damage roof reports in Toddington: local notes
Toddington is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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. About 2.8 miles east lies Ecclesden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Toddington has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Toddington means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Homes near green spaces like Mewsbrook Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Toddington is about 1 mile north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Toddington, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Toddington. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BN17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Toddington Lane, Hide Close and Hollist Chase. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Lyminster (1 mile north-west), Wick (1 mile west), Littlehampton (1 mile south), Poling (1 mile north-east) and Rustington (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
What’s near Toddington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Littlehampton College, Mewsbrook Park and Locomotive Public House. Toddington’s nearest station is Littlehampton station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Toddington includes WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Toddington?
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Take a building like Lyminster Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.