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Storm damage roof report in Kingsfold, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Kingsfold, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
How a storm damage roof report works in Kingsfold
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Kingsfold, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Kingsfold (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Kingsfold, access is frequently 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.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Common questions in Kingsfold
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kingsfold?
Yes, Kingsfold is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Kingsfold?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is this a RICS 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.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Common roof problems in Kingsfold
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
We are often asked to look at:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For any home in Kingsfold, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Leave it or get it looked at?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Kingsfold, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Kingsfold
Also in Kingsfold
Storm damage roof reports in Kingsfold: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For landlords with property near Warnham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Kingsfold is about 3 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Kingsfold and nearby. Across West Sussex, we cover Kingsfold. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Foxwood, Priors Wood and Dorking Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Paynes Green (2 miles north-west), Capel (2 miles north), Ockley (3 miles north-west), Forest Green (4 miles north-west) and Beare Green (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (6 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Kingsfold
Around Kingsfold, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Dog and Duck Public House, among other places. The closest station to Kingsfold is Warnham station, roughly 1.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.