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Storm damage roof report in Chiddingly, East Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Chiddingly, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chiddingly
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
About our storm damage roof report in Chiddingly
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’re worried about holes or cracks caused by debris and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Chiddingly, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Chiddingly (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photos and a written report every time
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Useful tips for Chiddingly property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Towns and villages near Chiddingly
What else we do in Chiddingly
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Storm damage roof reports in Chiddingly: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses like Horselunges Manor, about 2.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Chiddingly goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Anyone responsible for a site like Chiddingly Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Berwick (Sussex) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Chiddingly is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Chiddingly is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across East Sussex, we cover Chiddingly. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of BN8 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Whitesmith (1 mile west), East Hoathly (2 miles north-west), Halland (3 miles north-west), Shortgate (3 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
What’s near Chiddingly
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Six Bells Public House. The closest station to Chiddingly is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 4.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Chiddingly, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Chiddingly: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chiddingly?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Chiddingly in the area you cover?
Yes, Chiddingly is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.