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Poynings Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Poynings from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Poynings, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Storm damage roof report in Poynings
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or torn flashings and damaged flat roof membrane.
Being in a small place like Poynings makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Poynings (BN45)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Common questions in Poynings
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Poynings, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Poynings is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Poynings within the area you cover?
Yes, Poynings is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. For an older or listed building in a place like Poynings, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Poynings
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Towns and villages near Poynings
What else we do in Poynings
Storm damage roof reports around Poynings
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Poynings. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
With Portslade Manor about 3.7 miles south, the area around Poynings has a long history. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. The streets around a church like The Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Poynings is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in BN45 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as The Street and Cora's Walk. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Poynings
We work in homes and buildings around Royal Oak pub, among other places. The closest station to Poynings is Hassocks station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.