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Storm damage roof report in Bewbush, West Sussex
Independent storm damage roof reports in Bewbush. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Bewbush
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are frequently asked to look into flat roof edges peeled back and damaged gutters and fascias, across flashings, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Around Bewbush, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Bewbush (RH11, RH12, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Bewbush questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bewbush?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Bewbush?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Bewbush, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Also near Bewbush
Other services in Bewbush
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Bewbush roofs and the weather
Bewbush is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low pitches let wind-driven rain reach further under the tiles, and flat-roofed garages and porches are common leak points. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you run a business near County Mall, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Take an older house close to St Alban's: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like The Bewbush Academy: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Bewbush is about 1 mile west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Surveys in Bewbush work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Bewbush is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports.
We cover every part of the RH11, RH12 and RH10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Eden Road, Byrd Road and Booth Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Bewbush, we cover Gossops Green (1 mile north-east), Ifield (1 mile north-east), Ifieldwood (2 miles north), Lambs Green (2 miles north-west) and Rusper (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Bewbush
Typical jobs here are in homes near Target Hill Park, The Windmill pub and St Wilfrid's Catholic School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Crawley Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and County Mall (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Bewbush includes Tilgate Lake.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Estimates of repair costs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bewbush
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Bewbush is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.