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Westergate Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Westergate, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Westergate?
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
For landlords with property near Barnham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Storm damage roof report in Westergate
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’re worried about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and damaged ridges and hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Westergate, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Westergate (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Useful tips for Westergate property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Westergate, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. 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 it applies.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Questions from Westergate
Is the coastal weather around Westergate hard on roofs?
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, and Westergate is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like Westergate?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The outcome of a claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Westergate
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Places near Westergate
What else we do in Westergate
Westergate roofs and the weather
Westergate lies within about 4 miles of the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Goodwood House, about 4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westergate. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Aldingbourne Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Westergate is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Westergate, the roof can be surveyed. Westergate is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: PO20. You’ll find streets like Oaks Close, Westergate Street and Rosvara Avenue, and we cover them all. We also cover Nyton (1 mile north-west), Eastergate (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
What’s near Westergate
In Westergate, that means homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Tote Copse Castle (1 mile west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south).
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Around Westergate, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.