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Storm damage roof report in Tinsley Green, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports across Tinsley Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Tinsley Green: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you are worried about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, flashings and slate and tile slopes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Tinsley Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view 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 right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Tinsley Green (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Tinsley Green
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged gutters and fascias
If you live near a park such as Worth Park Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tinsley Green
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Outbuildings and barns around Tinsley Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Tinsley Green
- Every finding written up with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Tinsley Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Tinsley Green
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Take an older house close to St Michael and All Angels Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Tinsley Green is about 3 miles south of Horley, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Tinsley Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Tinsley Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work.
Every address in RH10 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Radford Road and Steers Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Tinsley Green: Forge Wood (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Burstow (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Tinsley Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Gatwick School, Worth Park Gardens and Hazelwick School and the streets around them. Tinsley Green’s nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1 mile north. A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and County Mall (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
Tinsley Green questions
Do you cover Tinsley Green?
Yes, Tinsley Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Tinsley Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Tinsley Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Tinsley Green?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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Also in Tinsley Green
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.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.