West Sussex · London and the South East
Loxwood Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Loxwood and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Loxwood
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
How a storm damage roof report works in Loxwood
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flat roof edges peeled back and damaged gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Loxwood, 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. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Loxwood (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Loxwood
Do you cover smaller places like Loxwood?
Yes. Loxwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Loxwood is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
For a price for your roof in Loxwood, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop 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.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Loxwood and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What you cannot do safely is get 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.
Loxwood roofs and the weather
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John the Baptist, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Loxwood Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Loxwood is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Loxwood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across West Sussex, we cover Loxwood. Guildford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH14. Streets in the area include High Street, Pond Close and Oak Grove, all of which we cover. Other places close to Loxwood include Ifold (1 mile south-west), Alfold Bars (1 mile north), Alfold (1 mile north), Plaistow (2 miles west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Loxwood
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Loxwood needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Older cottages and farmhouses around Loxwood 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.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Loxwood
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
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