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Storm damage roof report in Coolham, West Sussex
Need a storm damage roof report in Coolham? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
How a storm damage roof report works in Coolham
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We’re often asked to look into ridge tiles that have come loose and flat roof edges peeled back, across chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Coolham, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Coolham (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Coolham
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like William Penn School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Mission Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. If you are in Coolham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Coolham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RH13 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Around Coolham
We work in homes and buildings around The Selsey Arms Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Coolham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Also in Coolham
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Coolham
Is my home in Coolham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Coolham?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Coolham is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. For an older or listed building in a place like Coolham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Coolham
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof