West Sussex · London and the South East
Hickstead Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Hickstead and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Storm damage roof report in Hickstead: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias alike.
Roofs in small places like Hickstead often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Hickstead
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hickstead. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Why act early in Hickstead
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a small place like Hickstead, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Hickstead: your questions answered
Will you come out to Hickstead?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hickstead?
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.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A price for the repairs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Wind, rain and roofs in Hickstead
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses such as Ockenden Manor, about 3.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Hickstead goes. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
If you look after a building such as Twineham CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Burgess Hill station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Hickstead is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our West Sussex coverage includes Hickstead and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of RH17 and BN6 for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Hickstead: Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Around Hickstead
We work in homes and buildings around St Paul's Catholic College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Hickstead can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.