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Storm Damage Roof Report in East Grinstead
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in East Grinstead. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
How a storm damage roof report works in East Grinstead
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Many homes around East Grinstead have been extended, frequently with flat roofs or dormers, and where an extension meets the house is a common leak point. The flashings and upstands at those joints get a careful look. The stain inside is frequently some way from where water gets in, particularly around extensions.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- East Grinstead (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in East Grinstead
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
If you let a flat or house near East Grinstead station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Grinstead
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Common questions in East Grinstead
How do I find out if my home in East Grinstead is listed?
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.
Is East Grinstead in the area you cover?
Yes, East Grinstead is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in East Grinstead as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
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What else we do in East Grinstead
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like East Grinstead often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Leaks and storm damage in East Grinstead
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. With Saint Hill Manor about 1.7 miles south-west, East Grinstead sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Mary's CofE Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live in an older home near Our Lady and St Peter's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
East Grinstead is about 8 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Surveys in East Grinstead work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. East Grinstead is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We survey roofs across RH19 for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets like Station Road, High Street and London Road. Being close to the A22 and A264, East Grinstead is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Dormans Park (1 mile north), Saint Hill Green (2 miles south), Felbridge (2 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-east) and Felcourt (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (9 miles west) and Bewbush (9 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, East Grinstead has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near East Grinstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts, The Railway pub and Sackville School, among other places. There is a railway station in East Grinstead itself: East Grinstead station. A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near East Grinstead include Hedgecourt Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in East Grinstead overflow onto walls, and damp follows inside. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Left alone, both only get worse.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in East Grinstead
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.