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Storm Damage Roof Report in Abbotsford
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Abbotsford, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Useful tips for Abbotsford property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Storm damage roof report in Abbotsford: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photographs to give to your insurer. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters pulled loose in the wind and new damp or leaks inside.
Somewhere as small as Abbotsford, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Abbotsford (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Abbotsford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Abbotsford: your questions answered
Is Abbotsford in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Abbotsford as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Abbotsford is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Abbotsford
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Leaks and storm damage in Abbotsford
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Ockenden Manor, about 2.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Abbotsford. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Edward the Confessor, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Paul's Catholic College, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Wivelsfield station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Abbotsford is about 1 mile north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bookings from Abbotsford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across RH15 for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Jacob's Post (1 mile south), World's End (1 mile south-east), Burgess Hill (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Ansty (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (12 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Abbotsford
We work in homes and buildings around The Woolpack Public House and Sheddingdean Community Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Burgess Hill Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.4 miles south). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Abbotsford
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.