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Furnace Green Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Furnace Green? You can book a storm damage roof report in Furnace Green and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Furnace Green roofs and the weather
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Crawley, which Furnace Green is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Leaks on homes like these frequently come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles.
Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Living close to Tilgate Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Anyone responsible for a site like Brook Infant School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Furnace Green is about 2 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Furnace Green, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Furnace Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH10. Whether your property is on Marion Road, Holder Road and Bolton Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Furnace Green include Pease Pottage (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (2 miles east), Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east) and Staplefield (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles south-west) and Bewbush (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Furnace Green
Around Furnace Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oriel High School, The Charcoal Burner pub and Tilgate Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Three Bridges station, about 1.2 miles north. A little further out are Crawley Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
Storm damage roof report in Furnace Green: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Furnace Green can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Furnace Green (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The outcome of a claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Parking around Furnace Green is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been 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.
Advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Furnace Green
Will you come out to Furnace Green?
Yes. Furnace Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Furnace Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. In a smaller place like Furnace Green, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Furnace Green
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.