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Storm damage roof report in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Broad Oak.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Storm damage roof report in Broad Oak
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
For a small place like Broad Oak, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Broad Oak (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Broad Oak: your questions answered
Do you cover Broad Oak?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Broad Oak is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Broad Oak?
Yes. Broad Oak 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 as you book.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Broad Oak needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Also near Broad Oak
What else we do in Broad Oak
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Why it is worth a survey now in Broad Oak
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a small place like Broad Oak, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Broad Oak
Older houses across Sussex often 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 3.3 miles north lies Great Dixter, a reminder of how long the area around Broad Oak has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St George: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like Brede Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Doleham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Broad Oak is about 6 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Broad Oak is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Broad Oak is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We survey roofs across the TN31 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Pond Close, Reedswood Road and The Orchard and the roads around them. You will find Broad Oak on the B2089, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Broad Oak include Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-east), Broadland Row (1 mile east), Doleham (2 miles south), Udimore (2 miles east) and Beckley (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
What’s near Broad Oak
The nearest railway station is Doleham station, roughly 2.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Nortons Farm Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (4.7 miles south). The countryside around Broad Oak includes Flatropers Wood.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broad Oak
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Broad Oak. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, 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.