West Sussex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Felcourt, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Felcourt. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
About our storm damage roof report in Felcourt
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flat roof edges peeled back and lead lifted at abutments.
Somewhere as small as Felcourt, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Felcourt (RH19, RH7)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Felcourt
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Felcourt?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Felcourt?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Felcourt is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Felcourt can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Felcourt
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Felcourt has a long history of building, with Saint Hill Manor about 3.7 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Dormans station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Homes near green spaces such as Centenary Fields can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Felcourt is about 2 miles north of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cover Felcourt and the rest of West Sussex. Felcourt is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Crawley is in our area too.
We cover every part of RH19 and RH7 for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Felcourt Lane, Felcourt Road and Blackberry Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Dormans Park (1 mile south-east), Newchapel (1 mile west), Lingfield (1 mile north), Dormansland (1 mile east) and Felbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles south-west), Horsham (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles south), Broadfield (9 miles south-west) and Bewbush (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Felcourt
We work in homes and buildings around Centenary Fields and Imberhorne School and the streets around them. Felcourt’s nearest station is Dormans station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (1.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. Older cottages and farmhouses around Felcourt can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Felcourt
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.