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Colwood Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Colwood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How a storm damage roof report works in Colwood
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you are worried about gutters pulled loose in the wind and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Colwood, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Colwood (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Colwood
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Colwood
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Colwood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Colwood
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you live near a park such as Leonardslee, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
Colwood roofs and the weather
Tyes Place, about 3.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Colwood. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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.
Colwood is about 5 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Colwood can all book storm damage roof reports. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Earwig Lane and Cross Colwood Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Crabtree (1 mile north-west), Lower Beeding (2 miles north-west), Slaugham (3 miles north), Plummers Plain (3 miles north) and Monk's Gate (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Colwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Leonardslee, among other places. Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Colwood include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Colwood
Landlords and letting agents in Colwood book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Towns and villages near Colwood
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Common questions in Colwood
Is my home in Colwood listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Colwood within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Colwood, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- 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 is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.