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Storm Damage Roof Report in Argos Hill
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Argos Hill, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Argos Hill
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We are often asked to look into roofs hit by falling trees and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across chimney stacks, flashings and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Argos Hill face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Argos Hill (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Argos Hill
Will you come out to Argos Hill?
Yes, Argos Hill is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Argos Hill is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Leaks and storm damage in Argos Hill
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Wadhurst Castle, about 4.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Argos Hill. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Rotherfield Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Denys, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Argos Hill is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Argos Hill can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Across East Sussex, we cover Argos Hill and the places around it. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We work across the TN6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Other places close to Argos Hill include High Cross (1 mile west), Town Row (1 mile north), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Mayfield (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Argos Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Jameah Islameah School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Crowborough station, about 2.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Argos Hill
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
If you let a flat or house near Crowborough station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Argos Hill, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.