West Sussex · London and the South East
Mannings Heath Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Mannings Heath. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Older cottages and farmhouses around Mannings Heath 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.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How a storm damage roof report works in Mannings Heath
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’re worried about water coming in after the storm and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings alike.
Being in a small place like Mannings Heath makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Towns and villages near Mannings Heath
Other services in Mannings Heath
Common questions in Mannings Heath
Is Mannings Heath in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Mannings Heath is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Mannings Heath listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Mannings Heath
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Mannings Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Mannings Heath
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Forest School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Horsham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Mannings Heath is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There is also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH13. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Mannings Heath: Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Mannings Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Newells Preparatory School and The Dun Horse pub. The nearest railway station is Horsham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Warnham LNR.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Mannings Heath?
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report