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Storm Damage Roof Report in Wiston
A careful look at the roof at your property in Wiston, with photographs and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Wiston
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’re worried about gutters pulled loose in the wind and roofs hit by falling trees, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Wiston, 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, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Wiston (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Storm damage roof reports in Wiston: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Whatever the street in Wiston, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near All Saints Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Wiston is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We visit Wiston as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in BN44 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Hole Street, Water Lane and Spithandle Lane. We also cover the places around Wiston: Ashington (1 mile north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (3 miles north), Partridge Green (4 miles north-east) and Broomer's Corner (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Wiston
Well-known places in the area include Steyning Museum (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Wiston include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Wiston
Is my home in Wiston listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Will you come out to Wiston?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Wiston, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Wiston, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes