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Storm Damage Roof Report in West Itchenor
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in West Itchenor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
FAQs for West Itchenor
Do roofs near the sea, like those around West Itchenor, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in West Itchenor is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
Storm damage roof report in West Itchenor
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos 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 slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and people most often book us about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Many homes in small places like West Itchenor face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in West Itchenor
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you let a flat or house near Bosham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
West Itchenor roofs and the weather
West Itchenor is within about 1 mile 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. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas' Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Roofs in West Itchenor get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. West Itchenor is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around West Itchenor: Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Near you in West Itchenor
The closest station to West Itchenor is Bosham station, about 2.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Pilsey Island.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like West Itchenor, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Itchenor
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Itchenor and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why act early in West Itchenor
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 Itchenor, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys