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Barcombe Cross Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Barcombe Cross from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Barcombe Cross: what you get
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We are often asked to look into damaged ridges and hips and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Barcombe Cross, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Barcombe Cross: local notes
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Glyndebourne about 3.7 miles south-east, Barcombe Cross sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Barcombe Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live in an older home near St Francis of Assisi, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near Cooksbridge station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Barcombe Cross, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Across East Sussex, we cover Barcombe Cross and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in BN8 is covered for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close. If you are just outside Barcombe Cross, we cover Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Around Barcombe Cross
Around Barcombe Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Royal Oak pub and Chailey School. The closest station to Barcombe Cross is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Barcombe Cross include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
Barcombe Cross: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barcombe Cross?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Barcombe Cross in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Barcombe Cross as anywhere else.
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. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Barcombe Cross?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Barcombe Cross
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Barcombe Cross, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Barcombe Cross
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Older and listed buildings around Barcombe Cross may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.