West Sussex · London and the South East
Slinfold Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Slinfold, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof report in Slinfold: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you are worried about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flashings alike.
Being in a small place like Slinfold makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Slinfold (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Slinfold
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Slinfold, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we are asked to look at in Slinfold
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- New damp or leaks inside
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
Nearby places to Slinfold
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Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Slinfold
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Common questions in Slinfold
Is Slinfold within the area you cover?
Yes, Slinfold is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Slinfold?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Slinfold is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Estimates of repair costs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Slinfold
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Christs Hospital station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Trees in and around Farlington Strood Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Slinfold is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Slinfold and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the RH13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on The Street, Park Road and West Way or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Slinfold: The Haven (2 miles west), Five Oaks (2 miles south-west), Rudgwick (2 miles north-west), Bucks Green (3 miles north-west) and Tisman's Common (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Slinfold
Around Slinfold, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Farlington Strood Park and Tanbridge House School. Slinfold’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Warnham LNR.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Slinfold, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
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.