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Storm damage roof report in Handcross, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Handcross.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Handcross: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and loose or torn flashings, across chimney stacks, flashings and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Handcross, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Handcross (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Handcross
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Take an older house close to All Saints: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
Questions from Handcross
Do you cover smaller places like Handcross?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Handcross listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Handcross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Storm damage roof reports in Handcross: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Tyes Place, about 1.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Handcross. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Balcombe station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Handcross Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. Handcross gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Handcross is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports.
We work across RH17 for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt, all of which we cover. Other places close to Handcross include Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
What’s near Handcross
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak Public House and Handcross Park School and the streets around them. The closest station to Handcross is Balcombe station, roughly 2.8 miles east. A little further out are Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). For a walk, there is Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Handcross
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings