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Storm damage roof report in Blackstone, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Blackstone, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Blackstone
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not 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. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about flat roof edges peeled back and roofs hit by falling trees.
Somewhere as small as Blackstone, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Blackstone (BN5)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Blackstone roofs and the weather
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Blackstone is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Roofs in Blackstone get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There is also a page for Brighton.
We cover every part of BN5 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Blackstone Lane and Blackstone Street, and we cover them all. Other places close to Blackstone include Woodmancote (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile north-east), Albourne (1 mile east), Albourne Street (1 mile east) and Albourne Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Blackstone
For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, roughly 3.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Blackstone
To price your survey, we look at:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Blackstone and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Blackstone can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What a storm damage roof report does not cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A price for the repairs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Blackstone
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
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Blackstone: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Blackstone?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Blackstone in the area you cover?
Yes, Blackstone is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Blackstone as anywhere else.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Around Blackstone, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Blackstone
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance