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Storm damage roof report in Chiltington, East Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Chiltington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chiltington
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. Common reasons to book are damaged gutters and fascias and flat roof edges peeled back, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Chiltington makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Chiltington (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Storm damage roof reports in Chiltington: local notes
About 3.7 miles south lies Anne of Cleves House, a reminder of how long the area around Chiltington has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Chailey School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Bookings from Chiltington are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Chiltington is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Around Chiltington
The closest station to Chiltington is Cooksbridge station, about 1.3 miles south-east. A little further out are Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). Not far away are Blackcap and Malling Down.
When to book a survey in Chiltington
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flat roof edges peeled back
For landlords with property near Cooksbridge station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Chiltington questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chiltington?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Chiltington within the area you cover?
Yes, Chiltington is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Chiltington, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chiltington
Landlords, agents and building managers in Chiltington and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
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Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
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.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Why act early in Chiltington
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. For older village homes like those around Chiltington, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A report with photographs
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.