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Wick Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Wick. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof reports around Wick
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Wick, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. With Ecclesden Manor about 3.5 miles east, Wick sits in an area with a long building history. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live near a park such as Mewsbrook Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Anyone responsible for a site like Lyminster Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We visit Wick as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Wick is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. Brighton is in our area too.
We cover every part of the BN17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft. Wick is on the B2284, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Near you in Wick
In Wick, that means homes and buildings near Littlehampton College, Locomotive Public House and The Littlehampton Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Wick is Littlehampton station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
About our storm damage roof report in Wick
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 are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings alike.
Around Wick, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Wick (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Wick property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- File receipts for anything you pay for
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wick
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wick
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Wick?
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
If you let a flat or house near Littlehampton station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Wick: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wick?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Wick?
Yes, Wick is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking around Wick is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What affects the price in Wick
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Wick, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.