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Danehill Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Danehill, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Danehill
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We’re often asked to look into loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and lead lifted at abutments, across ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
Somewhere as small as Danehill, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. 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’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Danehill (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Danehill questions
Will you come out to Danehill?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Danehill?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Danehill can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Danehill
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Danehill Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Danehill
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Danehill
Historic houses such as Priest House, about 4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Danehill goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you let a flat or house near Haywards Heath station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Danehill is about 5 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Danehill, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover Danehill. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on London Road, Lewes Road and Oaktree Cottages or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Chelwood Common (1 mile north-east), Furner's Green (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (7 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Danehill
The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Danehill
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Around Danehill, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Danehill
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed