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West Hoathly Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in West Hoathly and across West Sussex.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof report in West Hoathly
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Common reasons to book are holes or cracks caused by debris and broken or displaced guttering, across flashings, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Being in a small place like West Hoathly makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- West Hoathly (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in West Hoathly
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it’s worth a survey now in West Hoathly
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. For older village homes like those around West Hoathly, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in West Hoathly
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around West Hoathly often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
FAQs for West Hoathly
Is West Hoathly within the area you cover?
Yes. West Hoathly is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in West Hoathly is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Useful tips for West Hoathly property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Photograph damage inside the house too
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Storm damage roof reports in West Hoathly: local notes
Historic houses like Priest House, about 0.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around West Hoathly goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
The streets around a church such as St Margaret's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as West Hoathly CofE Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
West Hoathly is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in West Hoathly across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of RH19 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Hilltop Road, Sandy Lane and North Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside West Hoathly, we cover Sharpthorne (1 mile east), Selsfield Common (1 mile north-west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Ardingly (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
What’s near West Hoathly
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Fox pub. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find East Grinstead Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Hedgecourt Lake.
When to book a survey in West Hoathly
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you own a rental within reach of East Grinstead station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely