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Storm Damage Roof Report in Warningcamp
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Warningcamp and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
How a storm damage roof report works in Warningcamp
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. 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 are worried about loose or torn flashings and damaged flat roof membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes alike.
Roofs in small places like Warningcamp often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Warningcamp (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Warningcamp
Warningcamp is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. The wider area around Warningcamp has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 2.8 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to Arundel station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Warningcamp is about 3 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Surveys in Warningcamp work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: BN18. Streets in the area include Blakehurst Lane and Clay Lane. We also cover the places around Warningcamp: Crossbush (1 mile south-west), Poling (1 mile south-east), Arundel (2 miles west), Lyminster (2 miles south-west) and Toddington (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Warningcamp
The nearest railway station is Arundel station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Lyminster Siege Castle (0.6 miles west). Not far away are WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Warningcamp often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Warningcamp, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is 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.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Warningcamp
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
When to book a survey in Warningcamp
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you look after a building such as The Littlehampton Academy, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Also near Warningcamp
What else we do in Warningcamp
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Warningcamp: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Warningcamp, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Warningcamp is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Warningcamp?
Yes, Warningcamp is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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 and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.