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Storm damage roof report in Cowfold, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Cowfold, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Cowfold
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- When you will get the report
How a storm damage roof report works in Cowfold
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We are often asked to look into damaged gutters and fascias and ridge tiles that have come loose, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Cowfold makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Cowfold (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Cowfold
Do you cover Cowfold?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Cowfold within the area you cover?
Yes. Cowfold is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Also near Cowfold
Also in Cowfold
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Cowfold
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Cowfold, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Cowfold
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Cowfold is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Surveys in Cowfold work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Oakfield Road, Acorn Avenue and Holm Oaks or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Kent Street (1 mile south-east), Wineham (2 miles south-east), Shermanbury (2 miles south), Crosspost (3 miles east) and Twineham Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Around Cowfold
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (4.9 miles east). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.