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Dormans Park Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Dormans Park.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
About our storm damage roof report in Dormans Park
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Typical surveys look at damaged pots on the stack and ridge tiles that have come loose, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Dormans Park frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Dormans Park (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Dormans Park can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Dormans Park, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Dormans Park
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
Dormans Park: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Dormans Park?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Dormans Park as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Dormans Park?
Yes, Dormans Park is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Dormans Park?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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Useful tips for Dormans Park property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Dormans Park
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Dormans Park has a long history of building, with Saint Hill Manor about 3.1 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often 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.
If you let a flat or house near Dormans station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Dormans Park is about 1 mile north of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Dormans Park and the rest of West Sussex. Dormans Park is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across the RH19 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on East Hill, Furzefield Chase and Hill Crest. If you are just outside Dormans Park, we cover Felcourt (1 mile north-west), Dormansland (1 mile north-east), East Grinstead (1 mile south), Lingfield (2 miles north) and Felbridge (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (14 miles south), Broadfield (9 miles south-west) and Bewbush (10 miles west).
Near you in Dormans Park
Typical jobs here are in homes near Baldwins Hill Primary School and Imberhorne School. Dormans Park’s nearest station is Dormans station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (1 mile south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (1.7 miles south). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Estimates of repair costs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes