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Storm damage roof report in West Stoke, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in West Stoke. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
Why act early in West Stoke
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Outbuildings and barns around West Stoke are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Storm damage roof report in West Stoke: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are holes or cracks caused by debris and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
Being in a small place like West Stoke makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- West Stoke (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like West Stoke can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
When to book a survey in West Stoke
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Water coming in after the storm
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.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
West Stoke questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Stoke?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in West Stoke?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What affects the price in West Stoke
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
West Stoke roofs and the weather
West Stoke lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. West Dean House, about 3.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Stoke. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Andrew, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Bishop Luffa School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
West Stoke is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in West Stoke can all book storm damage roof reports. Across West Sussex, we cover West Stoke. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Downs Road and Lye Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include East Ashling (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles south-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
What’s near West Stoke
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Horse And Groom Public House. For rail, the closest station is Fishbourne station, about 2.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Centre (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.