West Sussex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Ansty, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Ansty, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
What we are asked to look at in Ansty
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
For an older house near a landmark like St John the Evangelist, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they won’t be able to tell you
About our storm damage roof report in Ansty
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and roofs hit by falling trees, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Ansty makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Ansty (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ansty
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
FAQs for Ansty
Is Ansty within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Ansty?
Yes, Ansty is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
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 are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Ansty
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Ansty, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Useful tips for Ansty property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check your policy for how to report damage
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Towns and villages near Ansty
Also in Ansty
Storm damage roof reports around Ansty
With Ockenden Manor about 1.2 miles north-east, Ansty sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you own a rental within reach of Haywards Heath station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Take a building like Warden Park School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Ansty is about 3 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Ansty, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH17. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Upton Drive, Bolney Road and Deaks Paddock and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Ansty: Abbotsford (2 miles south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles south), Hickstead (2 miles south-west), Jacob's Post (3 miles south-east) and World's End (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Ansty
For rail, the closest station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.