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Storm Damage Roof Report in Ellen's Green
Independent storm damage roof reports in Ellen's Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Ellen's Green: what you get
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you are worried about new damp or leaks inside and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, flashings and slate and tile slopes alike.
For a small place like Ellen's Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Ellen's Green (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
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How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Ellen's Green 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 is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in Ellen's Green?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged ridges and hips
Landlords with a home close to Warnham station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Ellen's Green questions
Is Ellen's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ellen's Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
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 when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Storm damage roof reports around Ellen's Green
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For any home in Ellen's Green, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Ellen's Green is about 5 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Ellen's Green is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Ellen's Green. Crawley is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH12. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Walliswood (2 miles north-east), Mayes Green (2 miles north), Ewhurst Green (3 miles north), Ewhurst (3 miles north) and Cranleigh (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (5 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south) and Bewbush (9 miles east).
What’s near Ellen's Green
For rail, the closest station is Warnham station, roughly 4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.