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West Dean Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in West Dean.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
When to book a survey in West Dean
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged gutters and fascias
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Storm damage roof report in West Dean
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photographs, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are broken or displaced guttering and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
Somewhere as small as West Dean, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- West Dean (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for West Dean
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Dean
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
How we price storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Leaks and storm damage in West Dean
West Dean House, about 0.1 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Dean. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a building like West Dean CofE Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Fishbourne station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
West Dean is about 4 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. West Dean gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across West Sussex, we cover West Dean. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in PO18 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Singleton (1 mile east), Charlton (2 miles east), East Dean (3 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Bepton (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (8 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Around West Dean
The nearest railway station is Fishbourne station, about 4.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.5 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (less than half a mile north-east). Not far away are Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in West Dean
Is my home in West Dean listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover West Dean?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What we do, step by step
Photographs 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’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around West Dean, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.