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Three Bridges Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Three Bridges and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
How we price storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Storm damage roof report in Three Bridges
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed damaged gutters and fascias and roofs hit by falling trees, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings alike.
Houses in smaller places like Three Bridges can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Three Bridges (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Don’t go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Common roof problems in Three Bridges
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
For businesses in and around places such as County Mall, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
FAQs for Three Bridges
My home in Three Bridges has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when you book. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Will you come out to Three Bridges?
Yes, Three Bridges is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Storm damage roof reports around Three Bridges
Three Bridges is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low pitches let wind-driven rain reach further under the tiles, and flat-roofed garages and porches are common leak points. The wider area around Three Bridges has a long history of building, with Gravetye Manor about 4.9 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Trees in and around Grattons Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you let a flat or house near Three Bridges station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Three Bridges is about 1 mile east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Three Bridges, we can come and survey your property. Three Bridges is one of the places in West Sussex we cover.
Here we cover the RH10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Ash Road, Mill Road and North Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Pound Hill (1 mile north-east), Worth (1 mile south-east), Maidenbower (1 mile south-east), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Crawley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles south-west) and Bewbush (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Three Bridges
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hazelwick School, Central Sussex College and Grattons Park. Three Bridges has its own railway station: Three Bridges station. Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Crawley Museum (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Three Bridges, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Around Three Bridges, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.