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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hammerwood
Storm damage roof reports across Hammerwood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- File receipts for anything you pay for
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hammerwood
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slates and tiles blown off the roof and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Being in a small place like Hammerwood makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. 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 written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hammerwood (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The outcome of a claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hammerwood
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
FAQs for Hammerwood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hammerwood?
Yes, Hammerwood is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Hammerwood is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Hammerwood, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Leaks and storm damage in Hammerwood
The wider area around Hammerwood has a long history of building, with Hammerwood Park about 0.8 miles south-east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near Dormans station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like Sackville School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Stephen, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Hammerwood is about 3 miles east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Roofs in Hammerwood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH19 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-west), Cowden (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles north-west), Dormans Park (2 miles west) and East Grinstead (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-west), Broadfield (11 miles west), Bewbush (12 miles west) and Southgate (10 miles west).
Around Hammerwood
For rail, the closest station is Dormans station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west. A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hammerwood include Hedgecourt Lake.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hammerwood
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. In a small place like Hammerwood, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Hammerwood, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.