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Storm Damage Roof Report in Burwash
Storm damage roof reports in Burwash from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Burwash: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge tiles that have come loose and damaged gutters and fascias.
Roofs in small places like Burwash frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Burwash (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Burwash?
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Storm damage roof reports in Burwash: local notes
Historic houses such as Bateman's, about 0.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Burwash goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Stonegate station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you look after a building such as Burwash CofE School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Burwash is about 10 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Burwash is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our East Sussex coverage includes Burwash. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN19. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on High Street, Rother View and Hoppers Croft Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Burwash, we cover Burwash Weald (2 miles south-west), Burwash Common (2 miles south-west), Wood's Corner (4 miles south), Dallington (4 miles south) and Punnett's Town (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Burwash
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Admiral Vernon Public House and the streets around them. Burwash’s nearest station is Stonegate station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Old Castle (3.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Bewl Water.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Burwash
Is my home in Burwash listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is Burwash in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Burwash is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Burwash, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Burwash
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Outbuildings and barns around Burwash are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos