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Storm damage roof report in Crowhurst, Surrey
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Crowhurst and the rest of Surrey. We survey on any day of the week.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Why get it checked now?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Older and listed buildings around Crowhurst may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Storm damage roof report in Crowhurst
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey flashings, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged flat roof membrane and damaged pots on the stack.
Being in a small place like Crowhurst makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Crowhurst (RH7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Crowhurst
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St George, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will the report include photos?
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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Other services in Crowhurst
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- How your policy defines a storm
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Crowhurst
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Landlord and commercial surveys in Crowhurst
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Crowhurst needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Crowhurst
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crowhurst?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Crowhurst in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Crowhurst as anywhere else.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Wind, rain and roofs in Crowhurst
Chartwell, about 4.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crowhurst. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own a rental within reach of Godstone station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Crowhurst is about 6 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Crowhurst, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Crowhurst is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across RH7 for storm damage roof reports. We also cover Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile north-west), Merle Common (1 mile north-east), South Godstone (2 miles north-west), Troy Town (2 miles east) and Tandridge (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Crowhurst
The nearest railway station is Godstone station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Haxted Watermill Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Bletchingley Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake and Botley Hill.