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Storm damage roof report in Gay Street, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Gay Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Gay Street
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Gay Street, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Gay Street (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Gay Street
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gay Street?
Yes, Gay Street is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Gay Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Gay Street
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Old Place Manor about 2.4 miles south-west, Gay Street sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Gay Street is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Gay Street, we can come and survey your property. Gay Street is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We survey roofs across the RH20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in North Heath (1 mile north-west), Nutbourne (1 mile south), Broomershill (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles south) and Codmore Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Gay Street
Gay Street’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What else we do in Gay Street
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Older cottages and farmhouses around Gay Street 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.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Gay Street, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gay Street
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.