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Birchett's Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Birchett's Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
How a storm damage roof report works in Birchett's Green
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We are frequently asked to look into holes or cracks caused by debris and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, on flashings, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like Birchett's Green face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Birchett's Green (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Birchett's Green
Wadhurst Castle, about 2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Birchett's Green. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Landlords with a home close to Stonegate station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Uplands Community College will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Shover's Green Baptist Chapel, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Birchett's Green is about 7 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Birchett's Green can all book storm damage roof reports. Birchett's Green is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN5 for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Wallcrouch (1 mile south), Shover's Green (1 mile south-west), Cousley Wood (2 miles north-west), Pell Green (2 miles north-west) and Stonegate (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west) and Heathfield (8 miles south-west).
Around Birchett's Green
The closest station to Birchett's Green is Stonegate station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Birchett's Green includes Bewl Water.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Birchett's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Birchett's Green
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
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Common questions in Birchett's Green
Is Birchett's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Birchett's Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Birchett's Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Birchett's Green
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. In a place like Birchett's Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)