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Storm damage roof report in Forge Wood, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Forge Wood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Storm damage roof report in Forge Wood: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you are worried about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Forge Wood, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Forge Wood
What else we do in Forge Wood
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
FAQs for Forge Wood
Do you cover Forge Wood?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Forge Wood as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Forge Wood?
Yes, Forge Wood is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Forge Wood?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Forge Wood, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Storm damage roof reports around Forge Wood
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.
If you live near a park like Worth Park Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Three Bridges station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Forge Wood means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. If you’re in Forge Wood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our West Sussex coverage includes Forge Wood.
Surveys in RH10 and RH6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Forge Wood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Worth Park Gardens, The Greyhound pub and The Gatwick School. Forge Wood’s nearest station is Three Bridges station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.