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Storm damage roof report in Crabtree, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Crabtree, with photos and a clear written report.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Crabtree
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
For landlords with property near Horsham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Storm damage roof report in Crabtree: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. 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. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We’re often asked to look into roofs hit by falling trees and ridge tiles that have come loose, across flat roofs, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Crabtree often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Crabtree (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Why act early in Crabtree
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. For older village homes like those around Crabtree, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Questions from Crabtree
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crabtree?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Crabtree?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
What else we do in Crabtree
Wind, rain and roofs in Crabtree
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Tyes Place, about 4.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crabtree. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Newells Preparatory School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Living close to Leonardslee is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. If you’re in Crabtree, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Sussex, we cover Crabtree and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of RH13 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Crabtree, we cover Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Around Crabtree
Around Crabtree, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Leonardslee. For rail, the closest station is Horsham station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Crabtree includes Knepp Wildland.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Crabtree 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.