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Storm Damage Roof Report in Clayton
A careful look at the roof at your property in Clayton, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged gutters and fascias
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Clayton
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Preston Manor & Gardens, about 4.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Clayton. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Windmills Junior School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Hassocks station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Clayton is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Clayton can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Clayton is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work.
Storm damage roof reports in BN6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Spring Lane, Underhill Lane and Brighton Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Clayton include Keymer (1 mile north-east), Hassocks (1 mile north), Ditchling (2 miles north-east), Westmeston (2 miles east) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Clayton
We work in homes and buildings around Downlands Community School and The Greyhound Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (under half a mile south-west) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (0.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Clayton includes Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
About our storm damage roof report in Clayton
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’re worried about damaged gutters and fascias and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Clayton, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Clayton (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Clayton
What else we do in Clayton
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Clayton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Clayton questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Clayton?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Clayton in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Clayton is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
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. Our report then records the roof.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Clayton
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
When to book a survey in Clayton
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For an older house near a landmark like St John the Baptist's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey