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Storm damage roof report in Burwash Weald, East Sussex
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Burwash Weald and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Burwash Weald
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Typical surveys look at flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged gutters and fascias, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Burwash Weald often stand in the open, 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Burwash Weald (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A price for the repairs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Burwash Weald
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
What affects the price in Burwash Weald
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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Common questions in Burwash Weald
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burwash Weald?
Yes, Burwash Weald is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Burwash Weald as anywhere else.
Is Burwash Weald within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Storm damage roof reports in Burwash Weald: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 0.9 miles east lies Bateman's, a reminder of how long the area around Burwash Weald has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Stonegate station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to St Philip's Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Burwash Weald is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Surveys in Burwash Weald work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Burwash Weald sits on or near the A265, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Burwash Weald include Burwash Common (1 mile west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles south), Punnett's Town (3 miles south-west) and Dallington (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Burwash Weald
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wheel Inn, among other places. Burwash Weald’s nearest station is Stonegate station, roughly 2.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Old Castle (2.8 miles south).
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Burwash Weald, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- 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 is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.