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South Chailey Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in South Chailey, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in South Chailey
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates or tiles and new damp or leaks inside.
Being in a small place like South Chailey makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: 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. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- South Chailey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near South Chailey can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in South Chailey
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chailey School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they will not be able to tell you
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
FAQs for South Chailey
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Chailey?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to South Chailey?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
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.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Also near South Chailey
Also in South Chailey
Wind, rain and roofs in South Chailey
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. The wider area around South Chailey has a long history of building, with Anne of Cleves House about 5 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Plumpton station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
South Chailey is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. South Chailey gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. South Chailey is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Storm damage roof reports in BN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Mill Brooks, Whitegates Close and Brickyard Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover South Street (1 mile north), Chiltington (1 mile south), Chailey (2 miles north-east), East Chiltington (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (6 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in South Chailey
Typical jobs here are in homes near Swan Public House. The closest station to South Chailey is Plumpton station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Lewes Castle (4.8 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Blackcap and Malling Down.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like South Chailey, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.