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Sharpthorne Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Sharpthorne from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
About our storm damage roof report in Sharpthorne
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: 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 can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged gutters and fascias.
In a village or hamlet like Sharpthorne, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Sharpthorne (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Sharpthorne can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Common questions in Sharpthorne
Do you cover Sharpthorne?
Yes, Sharpthorne is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Sharpthorne listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How do I book a survey in Sharpthorne?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Towns and villages near Sharpthorne
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When to book a survey in Sharpthorne
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
The streets around a church like St Margaret's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
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.
Sharpthorne roofs and the weather
Priest House, about 0.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sharpthorne. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own a rental within reach of East Grinstead station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as West Hoathly CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Sharpthorne is about 4 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Sharpthorne as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Sharpthorne. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Station Road, Marlpit Road and Bayhams Field, and we cover them all. Other places close to Sharpthorne include West Hoathly (1 mile west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Selsfield Common (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (4 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Sharpthorne
In Sharpthorne, that means homes and buildings near The Fox pub. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles south) and East Grinstead Museum (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Sharpthorne includes Hedgecourt Lake.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.