East Sussex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Plumpton
Need a storm damage roof report in Plumpton? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
Plumpton: your questions answered
Is my home in Plumpton listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Plumpton?
Yes, Plumpton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Plumpton
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. 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 are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are holes or cracks caused by debris and lead lifted at abutments.
Somewhere as small as Plumpton, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Plumpton (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Plumpton
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Problems we come across often include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you let a flat or house near Plumpton station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Plumpton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Plumpton
With Anne of Cleves House about 4 miles south-east, Plumpton sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Plumpton is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. In Plumpton, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Storm damage roof reports in BN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Plumpton Lane and Ditchling Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include East Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Streat (1 mile north-west), Chiltington (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles north) and Cooksbridge (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Plumpton
Around Plumpton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Half Moon Inn. For rail, the closest station is Plumpton station, about 1.4 miles north. A little further out are Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Blackcap.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Outbuildings and barns around Plumpton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
What else we do in Plumpton
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.