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Storm damage roof report in Albourne, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Albourne.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Albourne, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Albourne: what you get
After a storm, it is useful 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 are not loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We’re often asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damage from fallen branches or debris, across flat roofs, gutters and fascias and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Albourne face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Albourne (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Albourne: your questions answered
Is Albourne in the area you cover?
Yes, Albourne is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Albourne?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How do I book a survey in Albourne?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. In a small place like Albourne, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Albourne
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Towns and villages near Albourne
Also in Albourne
Storm damage roof reports around Albourne
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building such as Albourne CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Albourne is about 4 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Albourne, the roof can be surveyed. Albourne is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: BN6. We also cover Albourne Street (1 mile east), Albourne Green (1 mile north-east), High Cross (1 mile north-west), Blackstone (1 mile west) and Woodmancote (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south).
Around Albourne
Albourne’s nearest station is Hassocks station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Albourne?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included