West Sussex · London and the South East
Newtimber Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Newtimber, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged ridges and hips
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Newtimber can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Newtimber: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Common reasons to book are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Newtimber face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Newtimber (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Newtimber
Do you carry out roof surveys in Newtimber?
Yes, Newtimber is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Newtimber within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Towns and villages near Newtimber
What else we do in Newtimber
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Newtimber
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Why act early in Newtimber
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. For older village homes like those around Newtimber, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include 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.
Why book us in Newtimber
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Newtimber
With Portslade Manor about 4.6 miles south, Newtimber sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St John Evangelist: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Newtimber is about 5 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We visit Newtimber as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Newtimber is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in BN6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Newtimber include Clayton (2 miles east), Hurstpierpoint (2 miles north), Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-east), Hassocks (2 miles north-east) and Keymer (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Newtimber
The closest station to Newtimber is Hassocks station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (4.2 miles north) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.