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Storm damage roof report in Ashburnham, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Ashburnham, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ashburnham
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are broken or displaced guttering and new damp or leaks inside.
Roofs in small places like Ashburnham often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Ashburnham (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Ashburnham questions
Is my home in Ashburnham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Ashburnham in the area you cover?
Yes, Ashburnham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we are asked to look at in Ashburnham
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. For an older or listed building in a place like Ashburnham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ashburnham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Ashburnham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
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.
You can learn a lot 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.
Storm damage roof reports in Ashburnham: local notes
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Living close to Ashburnham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Peter, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Ashburnham is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Ashburnham and the rest of East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Ashburnham. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in TN33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Church Road and The Forge, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Ashburnham, we cover Brownbread Street (1 mile west), The Pound (1 mile south), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north-west) and Dallington (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ashburnham
We work in homes and buildings around Ashburnham Park and The Ash Tree Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Battle station, roughly 4.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Battle Museum of Local History (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.