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Storm damage roof report in Saint Hill Green, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Saint Hill Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Common roof problems in Saint Hill Green
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Meads Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey won’t cover
Storm damage roof report in Saint Hill Green
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damaged gutters and fascias.
Being in a small place like Saint Hill Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Saint Hill Green (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
FAQs for Saint Hill Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Saint Hill Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Saint Hill Green within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Wind, rain and roofs in Saint Hill Green
Saint Hill Manor, about 0.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Saint Hill Green. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you own a rental within reach of East Grinstead station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St. Barnabas Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Saint Hill Green is about 2 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Saint Hill Green can all book storm damage roof reports. Our West Sussex coverage includes Saint Hill Green. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Storm damage roof reports in RH19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Saint Hill Road and West Hoathly Road. If you’re just outside Saint Hill Green, we cover East Grinstead (2 miles north), Ashurst Wood (2 miles east), Crawley Down (3 miles north-west), Turners Hill (3 miles west) and Felbridge (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (13 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-west), Broadfield (8 miles west) and Bewbush (8 miles west).
Around Saint Hill Green
We work in homes and buildings around Sackville School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Saint Hill Green
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Around Saint Hill Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Saint Hill Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Saint Hill Green
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.