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Storm damage roof report in Burwash Common, East Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Burwash Common, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Burwash Common
Do you cover Burwash Common?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Burwash Common is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burwash Common?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Burwash Common
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at torn or lifted flat roof coverings and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Burwash Common makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Burwash Common
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Burwash Common
Bateman's, about 1.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burwash Common. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Philip's Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Landlords with a home close to Stonegate station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Surveys in Burwash Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Burwash Common and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN19 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Burwash Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Wheel Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Stonegate station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. For an older or listed building in a place like Burwash Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Burwash Common
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Burwash Common, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Burwash Common
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.