West Sussex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Wivelsfield
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Wivelsfield, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or torn flashings
- Broken or displaced guttering
How a storm damage roof report works in Wivelsfield
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged gutters and fascias and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Many homes in small places like Wivelsfield face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Wivelsfield (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Wind, rain and roofs in Wivelsfield
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Ockenden Manor about 3.6 miles north-west, Wivelsfield sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wivelsfield Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Wivelsfield station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Wivelsfield is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Wivelsfield, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Wivelsfield is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. There’s also a page for Brighton.
All of RH17 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Blackmores, Ditchling Road and Green Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Wivelsfield Green (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (1 mile south), Haywards Heath (2 miles north), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-east) and Plumpton Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west), Lancing (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Wivelsfield
In Wivelsfield, that means homes and buildings near The Burgess Hill Academy and Royal Oak pub, among other places. Wivelsfield’s nearest station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Wivelsfield, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Wivelsfield questions
Do you cover Wivelsfield?
Yes, Wivelsfield is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Wivelsfield?
Yes. Wivelsfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wivelsfield
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Wivelsfield
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Wivelsfield?
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you live in an older home near Ote Hall Chapel, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives