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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hassocks
Storm damage roof reports around Hassocks, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Hassocks
Is Hassocks in the area you cover?
Yes, Hassocks is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Hassocks is listed?
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.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Storm damage roof report in Hassocks
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about holes or cracks caused by debris and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Hassocks can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Hassocks (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Hassocks
What else we do in Hassocks
Storm damage roof reports around Hassocks
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you live in an older home near St Francis of Assisi, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Hassocks Infant School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Hassocks is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. If you are in Hassocks, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Hassocks is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton.
All of BN6 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on London Road, Semley Road and Farm Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Hassocks include Keymer (1 mile east), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west), Clayton (1 mile south), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile north-west) and Ditchling (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Around Hassocks
Around Hassocks, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Downlands Community School and The Hassocks pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Hassocks itself: Hassocks station. A little further out are The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (within half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Being in a smaller place like Hassocks doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Hassocks, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hassocks
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hassocks
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hassocks. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.