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Goddards Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Goddards Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Surveys for landlords and agents in Goddards Green
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Storm damage roof report in Goddards Green: what you get
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Common reasons to book are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
For a small place like Goddards Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Goddards Green (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Goddards Green
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Anyone responsible for a site like St Paul's Catholic College will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A price for the repairs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Storm damage roof reports in Goddards Green: local notes
Historic houses like Ockenden Manor, about 3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Goddards Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you live in an older home near St Edward the Confessor, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near Burgess Hill station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Goddards Green is about 2 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Goddards Green can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Goddards Green is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Brighton.
We work across the BN6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Cuckfield Road and High Hatch Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A2300, Goddards Green is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Hickstead (1 mile west), Abbotsford (1 mile east), Jacob's Post (1 mile east), Sayers Common (2 miles south-west) and Ansty (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Goddards Green
Around Goddards Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Southway Junior School and the streets around them. Goddards Green’s nearest station is Burgess Hill station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Burgess Hill Museum (2 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near Goddards Green include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Goddards Green questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Goddards Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Goddards Green?
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.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Goddards Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
We’ll normally ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.