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Storm damage roof report in Lindfield, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports around Lindfield, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Lindfield roofs and the weather
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Lindfield has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 2.7 miles west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lindfield Primary Academy, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Haywards Heath station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Lindfield is about 1 mile north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Lindfield, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Lindfield is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across RH16 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Alma Road, Lewes Road and Dukes Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Lindfield include Walstead (1 mile south-east), Ardingly (2 miles north), Horsted Keynes (3 miles north-east), Highbrook (3 miles north) and Little London (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (8 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-west) and Broadfield (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Lindfield
In Lindfield, that means homes and buildings near The Witch Inn, Oathall Community College and Tavistock and Summerhill School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Parish Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Storm damage roof report in Lindfield
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damage from fallen branches or debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In older homes around places like Lindfield, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Lindfield (RH16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Lindfield
Also in Lindfield
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We will typically ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lindfield
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Parking around Lindfield is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Lindfield questions
Do you cover Lindfield?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Lindfield is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Lindfield listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Around Lindfield, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes