West Sussex · London and the South East
Plummers Plain Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Plummers Plain. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof report in Plummers Plain: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’ve noticed torn or lifted flat roof coverings and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Plummers Plain face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Plummers Plain (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
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What a storm damage roof report looks like in Plummers Plain
With Tyes Place about 2.9 miles east, Plummers Plain sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like Newells Preparatory School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Plummers Plain is about 4 miles east of Horsham, in West Sussex. In Plummers Plain, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Plummers Plain is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Handford Way, Handcross Road and Hammerpond Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Slaugham (1 mile east), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-west), Handcross (2 miles north-east), Mannings Heath (2 miles west) and Crabtree (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (5 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Plummers Plain
Around Plummers Plain, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf pub. For rail, the closest station is Faygate station, about 3.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Plummers Plain, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Plummers Plain, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Plummers Plain questions
Is Plummers Plain within the area you cover?
Yes, Plummers Plain is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Plummers Plain in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Plummers Plain is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
What we’re asked to look at in Plummers Plain
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
If you let a flat or house near Faygate station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
- What they will not be able to tell you
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Older cottages and farmhouses around Plummers Plain can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Plummers Plain, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Plummers Plain
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week