West Sussex · London and the South East
Horsham Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Horsham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flat roof edges peeled back
About our storm damage roof report in Horsham
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We are often asked to look into damaged gutters and fascias and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, on chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Storms tend to hit many roofs in an area at once. A written record with photos helps you explain what’s happened, whether to an insurer, a landlord or a roofer. We report what we find; we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so telling old damage from new matters.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Horsham (RH12, RH13, RH20, BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Questions from Horsham
Do you cover Horsham?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Horsham is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Horsham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Horsham roofs and the weather
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near Horsham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Living close to Warnham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Horsham is about 31 miles south of London, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Horsham and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH12, RH13, RH20 and BN44. You will find streets like Station Road, London Road and Market Square, all of which we cover. Main roads around Horsham include the A24 and A29, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Horsham: Tower Hill (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles west), Holbrook (2 miles north), Warnham (2 miles north-west) and Southwater (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east), Broadfield (5 miles east) and Storrington (11 miles south-west). Horsham is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
Near you in Horsham
In Horsham, that means homes and buildings near Millais School, Warnham Park and Kingslea Primary School. There’s a railway station in Horsham itself: Horsham station. Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- The outcome of a claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Horsham
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a commercial building or block in Horsham, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it before the visit. For homes, clear the way to the loft hatch and let us know about any leaks you know of. The written report follows, with photos.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Horsham
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
The streets around a church such as Hope Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.