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Storm Damage Roof Report in Balls Cross
A careful look at the roof at your property in Balls Cross, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Balls Cross: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’re worried about damaged ridges and hips and roofs hit by falling trees, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Balls Cross 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 photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Nearby places to Balls Cross
Other services in Balls Cross
Wind, rain and roofs in Balls Cross
Petworth House, about 2.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Balls Cross. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We visit Balls Cross as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Balls Cross is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. Guildford is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Around Balls Cross
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Balls Cross include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Common questions in Balls Cross
Do you cover Balls Cross?
Yes, Balls Cross is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Balls Cross listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Why act early in Balls Cross
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Balls Cross can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Balls Cross
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?