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Storm Damage Roof Report in Westmeston
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Westmeston, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Storm damage roof report in Westmeston
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is 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. Common reasons to book are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and lead lifted at abutments, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Westmeston face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Westmeston (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Westmeston can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Westmeston roofs and the weather
Preston Manor & Gardens, about 4.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westmeston. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you let a flat or house near Hassocks station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Martin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Westmeston is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Westmeston, we can come and survey your property. Across West Sussex, we cover Westmeston and the places around it.
All of BN6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Ditchling (1 mile north), Keymer (2 miles north-west), Clayton (2 miles west), Hassocks (2 miles north-west) and Hurst Wickham (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (14 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west) and Lancing (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Westmeston
Around Westmeston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bull Hotel and Downlands Community School and the streets around them. The closest station to Westmeston is Hassocks station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (1.7 miles west) and The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Westmeston questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Westmeston?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Westmeston is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Westmeston?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
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.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Places near Westmeston
Other services in Westmeston
When to book a survey in Westmeston
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Problems we come across often include:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- When you’ll get the report
Surveys for landlords and agents in Westmeston
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.