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Storm damage roof report in Furnace Wood, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Furnace Wood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof report in Furnace Wood
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. 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. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’re worried about new damp or leaks inside and loose or torn flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Furnace Wood makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Furnace Wood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Nearby places to Furnace Wood
Also in Furnace Wood
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Common questions in Furnace Wood
Is Furnace Wood in the area you cover?
Yes, Furnace Wood is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Is Furnace Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, Furnace Wood is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Furnace Wood can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Why act early in Furnace Wood
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Furnace Wood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Furnace Wood
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Storm damage roof reports in Furnace Wood: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Furnace Wood has a long history of building, with Saint Hill Manor about 3 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Felbridge Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near East Grinstead station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Furnace Wood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Bookings from Furnace Wood are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Furnace Wood is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH19. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Lake View Road, Felcot Road and Furnace Farm Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Furnace Wood: Domewood (1 mile north-west), Snow Hill (1 mile west), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Furnace Wood
In Furnace Wood, that means homes and buildings near Imberhorne School, among other places. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.9 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings