East Sussex · London and the South East
Chuck Hatch Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Chuck Hatch. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
Leaks and storm damage in Chuck Hatch
About 2.9 miles north lies Bassetts Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Chuck Hatch has been built on. 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Chuck Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Chuck Hatch, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Chuck Hatch is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Surveys in TN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Chuck Hatch include Friar's Gate (1 mile east), Marden's Hill (2 miles east), Mott's Mill (3 miles east), Sweethaws (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (10 miles south-east), Southover (15 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Chuck Hatch
Chuck Hatch’s nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 4 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Chuck Hatch includes Crowborough Country Park.
Storm damage roof report in Chuck Hatch
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. 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. We’re often asked to look into damaged ridges and hips and water coming in after the storm, across flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Chuck Hatch face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Chuck Hatch (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Questions from Chuck Hatch
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chuck Hatch?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Chuck Hatch within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Chuck Hatch, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What affects the price in Chuck Hatch
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Chuck Hatch
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
For landlords with property near Ashurst Kent station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely