West Sussex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Yapton, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Yapton and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof report in Yapton: what you get
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. 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’ve noticed new damp or leaks inside and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Yapton may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Yapton (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Yapton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Storm damage roof reports in Yapton: local notes
Yapton lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you look after a building such as Yapton CE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Yapton is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Yapton. Across West Sussex, we cover Yapton. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in BN18 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Dunnock Square and Charles Square and the roads around them. Main roads around Yapton include the B2132, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Yapton, we cover Bilsham (1 mile south), Barnham (1 mile north-west), Flansham (2 miles south-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Walberton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Yapton
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Philip Howard Catholic High School. Yapton’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Yapton include WWT Arundel.
Also near Yapton
Also in Yapton
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common questions in Yapton
Do you cover smaller places like Yapton?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Yapton?
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.
How do I book a survey in Yapton?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Yapton
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Yapton, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.