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Storm damage roof report in Wivelsfield Green, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Wivelsfield Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Wivelsfield Green
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and roofs hit by falling trees.
For a small place like Wivelsfield Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Wivelsfield Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Wivelsfield Green
Is my home in Wivelsfield Green 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 Wivelsfield Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Wivelsfield Green is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
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How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Wivelsfield Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Wivelsfield Green
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you let a flat or house near Wivelsfield station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Wivelsfield Green roofs and the weather
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Wivelsfield Green has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 4.3 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Ote Hall Chapel: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a building such as Wivelsfield Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Wivelsfield Green is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Wivelsfield Green, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the RH17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You will find streets like Downsview Drive, Allwood Crescent and Farncombe Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to Wivelsfield Green include Wivelsfield (1 mile west), Ditchling Common (2 miles south-west), Plumpton Green (2 miles south), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north) and North Chailey (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Wivelsfield Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cock Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wivelsfield station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Burgess Hill Museum (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.