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Storm Damage Roof Report in Scaynes Hill
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Scaynes Hill.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof report in Scaynes Hill
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’re worried about loose or torn flashings and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs alike.
For a small place like Scaynes Hill, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Scaynes Hill (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Scaynes Hill: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Scaynes Hill is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Scaynes Hill in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You will then get the report by email.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Scaynes Hill?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Anyone responsible for a site like St Augustine's CofE Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Leaks and storm damage in Scaynes Hill
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Scaynes Hill has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 4.1 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces such as Eastern Road Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For landlords with property near Haywards Heath station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Scaynes Hill is about 2 miles east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Scaynes Hill. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH17. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Church Road, Lewes Road and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Scaynes Hill, we cover Haywards Heath (2 miles west), North Chailey (2 miles south-east), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles south), Wivelsfield (2 miles south-west) and Chailey (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Scaynes Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oathall Community College, The Farmers pub and Great Walstead School. Scaynes Hill’s nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 2.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Parish Museum (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Scaynes Hill, 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 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.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Scaynes Hill
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Scaynes Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
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