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Storm damage roof report in Maidenbower, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Maidenbower. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Maidenbower: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Maidenbower is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Maidenbower worth including?
It is frequently worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we’ll record the rest.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is Maidenbower in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Maidenbower and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
About our storm damage roof report in Maidenbower
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters pulled loose in the wind and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Houses in smaller places like Maidenbower can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Maidenbower (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to Maidenbower is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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When to book a survey in Maidenbower
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
Leaks and storm damage in Maidenbower
Crawley, which Maidenbower is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low pitches let wind-driven rain reach further under the tiles, and flat-roofed garages and porches are common leak points. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take a building like Brook Infant School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. With Gravetye Manor about 4.1 miles east, the area around Maidenbower has a long history. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.
Maidenbower is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Maidenbower, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes Maidenbower.
Every address in RH10 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Holder Road, Palmer Road and Casher Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Maidenbower include Worth (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile west), Pound Hill (1 mile north) and Crawley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles west) and Billingshurst (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Maidenbower
Around Maidenbower, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oriel High School, Tilgate Park and The Charcoal Burner pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Three Bridges station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (2 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Maidenbower
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.