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Storm damage roof report in Tower Hill, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Tower Hill and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Tower Hill
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed flat roof edges peeled back and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Tower Hill, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Tower Hill (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Tower Hill 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, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Useful tips for Tower Hill property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
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Tower Hill questions
Is my home in Tower Hill listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Tower Hill?
Yes, Tower Hill is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. 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.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Wind, rain and roofs in Tower Hill
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Trees in and around Warnham Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Tower Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Tower Hill, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover Tower Hill and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Tower Hill, Tower Close and Salisbury Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Broadbridge Heath (1 mile north-west), Horsham (1 mile north-east), Southwater (2 miles south), Itchingfield (2 miles west) and Warnham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles east), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south) and Broadfield (7 miles north-east).
Around Tower Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Tanbridge House School, Warnham Park and The Doyle School of Design and Technology, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 0.9 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Tower Hill
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Take a building like St John's Catholic Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report