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Storm damage roof report in North Heath, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for North Heath, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof reports around North Heath
About 2.1 miles south-west lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around North Heath has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
North Heath is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in North Heath, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes North Heath. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of RH20 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Gay Street Lane and Stane Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside North Heath, we cover Gay Street (1 mile south-east), Adversane (1 mile north), Codmore Hill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile south) and Nutbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near North Heath
The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 2.4 miles south-west. The countryside around North Heath includes The Mens.
Storm damage roof report in North Heath
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a written report with photographs, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are holes or cracks caused by debris and stains appearing after strong winds.
Being in a small place like North Heath makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. 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: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- North Heath (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like North Heath, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in North Heath, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Heath
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Common questions in North Heath
Will you come out to North Heath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in North Heath?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and North Heath is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in North Heath?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Places near North Heath
What else we do in North Heath
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
When to book a survey in North Heath
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof