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Colgate Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Colgate. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
How a storm damage roof report works in Colgate
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about damage from fallen branches or debris and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Many homes in small places like Colgate face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Colgate
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Older cottages and farmhouses around Colgate can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Colgate
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged ridges and hips
Homes near green spaces like Target Hill Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Checking the roof from ground level
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Colgate, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Questions from Colgate
Do you cover Colgate?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Colgate is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Colgate?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What affects the price in Colgate
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Storm damage roof reports in Colgate: local notes
Historic houses such as Tyes Place, about 4.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Colgate goes. 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Take an older house close to St. Saviour's Church: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Colgate is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Across West Sussex, we cover Colgate.
All of RH13 and RH12 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road. If you’re just outside Colgate, we cover Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Colgate
Around Colgate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Dragon pub, Target Hill Park and Cottesmore School and the streets around them. The closest station to Colgate is Faygate station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.