West Sussex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Chelwood Gate, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Chelwood Gate, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Stains appearing after strong winds
FAQs for Chelwood Gate
Is Chelwood Gate in the area you cover?
Yes, Chelwood Gate is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Chelwood Gate?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I book a survey in Chelwood Gate?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
About our storm damage roof report in Chelwood Gate
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you are worried about damaged gutters and fascias and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips alike.
In a village or hamlet like Chelwood Gate, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The outcome of a claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Leaks and storm damage in Chelwood Gate
About 3.8 miles north-west lies Priest House, a reminder of how long the area around Chelwood Gate has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Chelwood Gate is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across West Sussex, we cover Chelwood Gate. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the RH17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Chelwood Gate
A little further out are Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). The countryside around Chelwood Gate includes Brickfield Meadow.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Chelwood Gate?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
If you live in an older home near Chelwood Gate Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey won’t cover
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Chelwood Gate can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.