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West Burton Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in West Burton, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in West Burton
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We are frequently asked to look into damaged gutters and fascias and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, on ridges and hips, flashings and gutters and fascias.
In a village or hamlet like West Burton, 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, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- West Burton (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in West Burton
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.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Landlords with a home close to Amberley station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
Storm damage roof reports in West Burton: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Bignor Roman Villa, about 0.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Burton. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bury CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of the Holy Cross, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
West Burton is about 6 miles west of Storrington, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in West Burton, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in RH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside West Burton, we cover Bury (1 mile south-east), Watersfield (1 mile north-east), Amberley (2 miles east), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
What’s near West Burton
We work in homes and buildings around Dorset House School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Amberley station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.8 miles east). The countryside around West Burton includes Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near West Burton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
FAQs for West Burton
Is West Burton in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Burton?
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.
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 will need a RICS survey as well.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in West Burton
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in West Burton, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Why get it checked now?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like West Burton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Burton
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.