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Storm damage roof report in Streat, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Streat, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
What we cannot see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Estimates of repair costs
- The outcome of a claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof report in Streat: what you get
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you are worried about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Streat, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Streat (BN6, BN7)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
FAQs for Streat
Is Streat within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Streat?
Yes, Streat is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Streat as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Streat?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Storm damage roof reports in Streat: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Landlords with a home close to Plumpton station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark such as Streat Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Plumpton Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Streat is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Streat and the surrounding area. Streat is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across BN6 and BN7 for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Streat: Plumpton (1 mile south-east), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-east), East Chiltington (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north) and Chiltington (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (15 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-west) and East Grinstead (15 miles north).
Near you in Streat
The closest station to Streat is Plumpton station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (1.6 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Streat include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Streat can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Streat
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Streat. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. In a small place like Streat, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Streat
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
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