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Storm damage roof report in Cooksbridge, East Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Cooksbridge, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Cooksbridge: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about water coming in after the storm and damaged gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like Cooksbridge face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Cooksbridge (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Nearby places to Cooksbridge
Also in Cooksbridge
Cooksbridge roofs and the weather
Older houses across Sussex often 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Cooksbridge has a long history of building, with Anne of Cleves House about 2.5 miles south. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Hamsey Community Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Cooksbridge station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Cooksbridge is about 2 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Cooksbridge gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Cooksbridge and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We work across the BN8 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Station Mews, Chatfield Close and Chandler's Mead and the roads around them. We also cover Chiltington (1 mile north-west), Barcombe (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-east), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-east) and Upper Wellingham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Cooksbridge
We work in homes and buildings around The Rainbow Inn, among other places. There is a railway station in Cooksbridge itself: Cooksbridge station. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Lewes Castle (2.3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Malling Down and Offham Hill.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Cooksbridge, access is often 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.
- 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 is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Cooksbridge: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cooksbridge?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Cooksbridge is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Cooksbridge?
Yes, Cooksbridge is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Cooksbridge
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. For an older or listed building in a place like Cooksbridge, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A report with photos
- Visits on any day of the week