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Storm damage roof report in Pound Hill, West Sussex
Need a storm damage roof report in Pound Hill? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof report in Pound Hill
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
In older homes around places like Pound Hill, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Pound Hill (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Pound Hill
How do I find out if my home in Pound Hill is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Pound Hill worth including?
Normally, yes: tell us about it as you book so the visit can include it. Many homes in new towns like Crawley have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs frequently last around 15–20 years.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Storm damage roof reports in Pound Hill: local notes
With Gravetye Manor about 4.6 miles south-east, Pound Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Living close to Worth Park Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building like Pound Hill Infant Academy, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For businesses in and around places such as County Mall, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Pound Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Pound Hill, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Across West Sussex, we cover Pound Hill.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH10. That includes homes and businesses on Worth Road, Burns Road and Milton Road. We also cover Worth (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile south-west), Forge Wood (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south) and Copthorne (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Pound Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Hazelwick School, The Gatwick School and Hillside Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Three Bridges station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. A little further out are County Mall (1.7 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (2 miles west). For a walk, there is Tilgate Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pound Hill
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Estimates of repair costs
- A decision on your insurance claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Pound Hill
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
Places near Pound Hill
Also in Pound Hill
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Homes around Pound Hill frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why get it checked now?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Pound Hill, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pound Hill
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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