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Storm damage roof report in Southgate, West Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Southgate, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
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.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Southgate
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Around Southgate, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Southgate (RH10, RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Southgate
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
The streets around a church like St Mary's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey will not cover
Wind, rain and roofs in Southgate
Tyes Place, about 5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Southgate. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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 Southgate Primary will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Homes near green spaces like Tilgate Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Southgate is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Roofs in Southgate get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Southgate is one of the places in West Sussex where we work.
Here we cover the RH10 and RH11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Oak Road, Cook Road and Colet Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You will find Southgate on the A2004 and A2219, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Crawley (1 mile north-east), Tilgate (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east) and Langley Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Southgate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Three Bridges Junior School, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park and the streets around them. Southgate has its own railway station: Crawley station. A little further out are Crawley Museum (0.7 miles north) and County Mall (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Southgate is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including 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 photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Southgate and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a smaller place like Southgate, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
For a price for your roof in Southgate, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Southgate
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Southgate
What else we do in Southgate
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Southgate
Do you cover smaller places like Southgate?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Southgate is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.