West Sussex · London and the South East
Rowfant Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Rowfant, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
How a storm damage roof report works in Rowfant
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are broken or displaced guttering and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Rowfant, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Rowfant (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
For a price for your roof in Rowfant, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. For an older or listed building in a place like Rowfant, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Rowfant
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Rowfant, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Common roof problems in Rowfant
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you let a flat or house near Three Bridges station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Rowfant
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Wind, rain and roofs in Rowfant
With Gravetye Manor about 2.7 miles south-east, Rowfant sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Turners Hill CofE Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints Parish Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Rowfant is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Rowfant is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH10. If you are just outside Rowfant, we cover Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Near you in Rowfant
For rail, the closest station is Three Bridges station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). The countryside around Rowfant includes Hedgecourt Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Rowfant
Is Rowfant within the area you cover?
Yes. Rowfant is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Rowfant listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.