Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Crawley, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Crawley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
Questions from Crawley
Do you cover smaller places like Crawley?
Yes, Crawley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crawley?
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.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Storm damage roof report in Crawley: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We are often asked to look into water coming in after the storm and loose or torn flashings, across slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Crawley frequently 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 photographs 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’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Crawley (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Crawley
What else we do in Crawley
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. In a small place like Crawley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A report with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Common roof problems in Crawley
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Winchester station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Crawley roofs and the weather
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Crawley can all book storm damage roof reports. Across Hampshire, we cover Crawley and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO21 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Crawley include Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
Around Crawley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fox And Hounds Public House. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, about 4.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Winnall Moors.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Crawley
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Crawley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.