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Storm Damage Roof Report in Slaugham
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Slaugham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Storm damage roof report in Slaugham: what you get
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Common reasons to book are loose or torn flashings and water coming in after the storm, across flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Slaugham, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Slaugham (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Slaugham
Tyes Place, about 1.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Slaugham. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Balcombe 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 Warninglid Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Slaugham is about 5 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Slaugham and the surrounding area. Across West Sussex, we cover Slaugham and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RH17. We also cover the places around Slaugham: Handcross (1 mile north), Plummers Plain (1 mile west), Lower Beeding (2 miles west), Colwood (3 miles south) and Crabtree (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
What’s near Slaugham
Around Slaugham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Carpenter's Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Balcombe station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cuckfield Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Crawley Hospital (5.4 miles north). Open spaces near Slaugham include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Slaugham 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.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Slaugham
Is Slaugham within the area you cover?
Yes, Slaugham is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Slaugham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
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 check your own wording.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Slaugham
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Older cottages and farmhouses around Slaugham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Package prices that include VAT
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.