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Storm Damage Roof Report in Ditchling
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Ditchling, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ditchling
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey slate and tile slopes, flashings and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are broken or displaced guttering and new damp or leaks inside.
Roofs in small places like Ditchling frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Ditchling (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. In a small place like Ditchling, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Ditchling
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Ditchling
What else we do in Ditchling
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Questions from Ditchling
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ditchling?
Yes, Ditchling is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Ditchling listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
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.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Ditchling needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Ditchling, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports around Ditchling
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
The streets around a church such as Ditchling Unitarian Chapel are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For landlords with property near Hassocks station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take a building like Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Ditchling is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ditchling and nearby. Across West Sussex, we cover Ditchling and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the BN6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on High Street, The Twitten and Charlton Gardens and the roads around them. Other places close to Ditchling include Keymer (1 mile west), Westmeston (1 mile south), Hassocks (1 mile west), Clayton (2 miles south-west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Ditchling
Around Ditchling, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Downlands Community School and The Bull Hotel. For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, roughly 1.4 miles west. A little further out are Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (less than half a mile west) and The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Ditchling
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.