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Storm Damage Roof Report in West Lavington
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in West Lavington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in West Lavington
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’re worried about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like West Lavington, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- West Lavington (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around West Lavington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Leaks and storm damage in West Lavington
Cowdray House, about 0.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Lavington. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Take a building like Midhurst CofE Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
West Lavington is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. West Lavington is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover West Lavington. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as Church Road, Selham Road and Highstanding Lane. We also cover the places around West Lavington: Midhurst (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-west), Easebourne (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile west) and Heyshott Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
Landmarks near West Lavington
Around West Lavington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Midhurst Rother College, St Margaret's Convent and Crown House. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (0.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Levin Down and Graffham Common.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Older and listed buildings around West Lavington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in West Lavington, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Lavington
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
When to book a survey in West Lavington
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.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around West Lavington means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Towns and villages near West Lavington
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FAQs for West Lavington
Will you come out to West Lavington?
Yes. West Lavington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in West Lavington is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Lavington
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.