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Storm Damage Roof Report in West Kingston
A careful look at the roof at your property in West Kingston, with photographs and a written report.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like West Kingston, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Storm damage roof report in West Kingston: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and holes or cracks caused by debris.
In a village or hamlet like West Kingston, 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- West Kingston (BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around West Kingston
West Kingston lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. With Ecclesden Manor about 1.7 miles north, West Kingston sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Angmering station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For site and facilities teams at buildings like East Preston Infant School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
West Kingston is about 3 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in West Kingston as part of our work across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover West Kingston. There is also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Coastal Road and Golden Acre and the roads around them. We also cover the places around West Kingston: Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile east), East Preston (1 mile north-west), Ferring (1 mile east) and Hangleton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Landmarks near West Kingston
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Angmering School. The closest station to West Kingston is Angmering station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rustington Museum (1.6 miles west) and Old Castle (3.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Highdown Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
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West Kingston questions
Is the coastal weather around West Kingston hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
How do I find out if my home in West Kingston is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Useful tips for West Kingston property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
When to book a survey in West Kingston
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.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you live in an older home near St Andrew's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
What affects the price in West Kingston
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in West Kingston, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.