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Storm damage roof report in Keymer, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Keymer and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
About our storm damage roof report in Keymer
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’re worried about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged ridges and hips, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In older homes around places like Keymer, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Keymer (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Keymer
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Windmills Junior School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as St Cosmas and St Damian Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Keymer is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Keymer and the surrounding area. Keymer is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Flowers Close, The Quadrant and Kymer Gardens or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Keymer, we cover Hassocks (1 mile west), Ditchling (1 mile east), Clayton (1 mile south-west), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west) and Westmeston (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (13 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 (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Keymer
Around Keymer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Greyhound Public House and Downlands Community School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, roughly 0.5 miles west. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Keymer: your questions answered
Is Keymer in the area you cover?
Yes, Keymer is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Keymer?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a smaller place like Keymer, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Keymer
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- A written report with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Keymer
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Also in Keymer
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Keymer is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.