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Storm damage roof report in Staplefield, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Staplefield from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Staplefield
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photographs, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and gutters pulled loose in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Staplefield, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Staplefield (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Staplefield
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Staplefield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Staplefield
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mark, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Also near Staplefield
What else we do in Staplefield
Storm damage roof reports in Staplefield: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Tyes Place about 0.4 miles east, Staplefield sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like St Mark's CofE Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Balcombe station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Staplefield gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Staplefield is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports.
All of RH17 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
What’s near Staplefield
Around Staplefield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Victory Inn, among other places. Staplefield’s nearest station is Balcombe station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Staplefield includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
FAQs for Staplefield
Is my home in Staplefield listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Staplefield within the area you cover?
Yes, Staplefield is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Why act early in Staplefield
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. In a small place like Staplefield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Staplefield
- A written report with photographs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
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