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Upper Beeding Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Upper Beeding. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Water coming in after the storm
About our storm damage roof report in Upper Beeding
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damage from fallen branches or debris.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Beeding, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Upper Beeding (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Upper Beeding can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports in Upper Beeding: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Upper Beeding, 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 4.6 miles south-east lies Portslade Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Beeding has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Shoreham-By-Sea station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Take a building like Upper Beeding Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Upper Beeding is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Upper Beeding and the surrounding area. Upper Beeding is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. Brighton is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in BN44 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Monks Walk and Hyde Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Bramber (1 mile west), Botolphs (1 mile south-west), Steyning (1 mile west), Sompting (4 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Upper Beeding
We work in homes and buildings around Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian) and Steyning Grammar School. For rail, the closest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Southlands Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Upper Beeding include Truleigh Hill and Mill Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Beeding
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
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Questions from Upper Beeding
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Beeding?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Upper Beeding is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Why act early in Upper Beeding
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a place like Upper Beeding, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
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. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.