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Storm damage roof report in West Preston, West Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in West Preston, with photos and a written report.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
FAQs for West Preston
Is West Preston within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in West Preston is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in West Preston
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Older cottages and houses around West Preston may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- West Preston (BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in West Preston
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Storm damage roof reports around West Preston
West Preston is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like Georgian Gardens Community Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. With Ecclesden Manor about 1.6 miles north-east, the area around West Preston has a long history. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
West Preston is about 4 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Roofs in West Preston get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in BN16 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Ash Lane, Mill Lane and Sea Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include East Preston (1 mile east), Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), Angmering (1 mile north-east), West Kingston (1 mile east) and Kingston Gorse (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
What’s near West Preston
Around West Preston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Angmering School and Mewsbrook Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Angmering station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Lyminster Siege Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near West Preston include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Towns and villages near West Preston
Also in West Preston
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Parking around West Preston is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Photograph the damage safely from below
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in West Preston. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Common roof problems in West Preston
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
If you live near a park such as Mewsbrook Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?