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Storm damage roof report in High Cross, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for High Cross and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
How a storm damage roof report works in High Cross
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a report with photos, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you are worried about damaged ridges and hips and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like High Cross makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- High Cross (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Places near High Cross
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Outbuildings and barns around High Cross are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Questions from High Cross
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Cross?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is High Cross within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Leaks and storm damage in High Cross
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. 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.
If you look after a building such as Albourne CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
High Cross is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in High Cross, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across BN6 for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside High Cross, we cover Albourne (1 mile south-east), Albourne Green (1 mile south-east), Albourne Street (1 mile south-east), Blackstone (1 mile south-west) and Twineham (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south).
Near you in High Cross
High Cross’s nearest station is Hassocks station, roughly 3.4 miles east. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Clayton Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near High Cross include Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like High Cross, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in High Cross, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.