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Storm Damage Roof Report in Butcher's Cross
Independent storm damage roof reports in Butcher's Cross. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
- Broken or displaced guttering
Surveys for landlords and agents in Butcher's Cross
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Storm damage roof report in Butcher's Cross: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed damaged gutters and fascias and slates and tiles blown off the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Butcher's Cross makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Butcher's Cross (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we look at:
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
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 email us.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
Butcher's Cross questions
Is Butcher's Cross within the area you cover?
Yes. Butcher's Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Butcher's Cross listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
How do I book a survey in Butcher's Cross?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
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.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Butcher's Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
Butcher's Cross roofs and the weather
Older houses across Sussex frequently 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. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you look after a building such as Skippers Hill Manor School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. The streets around a church like Church of the Good Shepherd are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you let a flat or house near Crowborough station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Butcher's Cross is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Butcher's Cross and the rest of East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Every address in TN20 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Butcher's Cross include Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (6 miles south-west) and Polegate (13 miles south).
What’s near Butcher's Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Five Ashes CofE Primary School and The Five Ashes Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Crowborough station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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.