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Storm damage roof report in Catsfield, East Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Catsfield, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lead lifted at abutments
How we price storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Storm damage roof report in Catsfield: 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 is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about damaged pots on the stack and water coming in after the storm.
Roofs in small places like Catsfield 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, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Catsfield (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Catsfield
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Catsfield, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Durhamford Manor, about 4.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Catsfield. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Laurence, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For landlords with property near Battle station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Catsfield is about 4 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Catsfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
We cover every part of TN33 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Church Lane and Blacksmiths Lane, and we cover them all. Being close to the B2204, Catsfield is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Ninfield (1 mile south-west), Watermill (2 miles south), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles south), Russell's Green (2 miles south-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Catsfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ashburnham Park, Claverham Community College and The White Hart Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (2 miles north-east) and Bexhill Hospital (3.4 miles south). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Common roof problems in Catsfield
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
Trees in and around Ashburnham Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Catsfield, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
FAQs for Catsfield
How do I find out if my home in Catsfield is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is the coastal weather around Catsfield hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Catsfield is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Useful tips for Catsfield property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Catsfield
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Catsfield, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Catsfield
- A report with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed