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Storm Damage Roof Report in Cooper's Corner
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Cooper's Corner. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Why it is worth a survey now in Cooper's Corner
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Around Cooper's Corner, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cooper's Corner
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Storm damage roof report in Cooper's Corner: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you are worried about loose or torn flashings and water coming in after the storm, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings, flat roofs and ridges and hips alike.
Somewhere as small as Cooper's Corner, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Cooper's Corner (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Cooper's Corner roofs and the weather
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 4.7 miles south-west lies Bateman's, a reminder of how long the area around Cooper's Corner has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Holy Trinity are often 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. If you live near a park like Collingwood Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you look after a building like Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Cooper's Corner is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Cooper's Corner, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our East Sussex coverage includes Cooper's Corner and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Cooper's Corner include Hurst Green (1 mile south), Burgh Hill (1 mile south-west), Silver Hill (1 mile south), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (12 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (13 miles south-east).
Around Cooper's Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Collingwood Nature Reserve and The Old Bull Inn, among other places. Cooper's Corner’s nearest station is Etchingham station, about 1.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Bewl Water.
Questions from Cooper's Corner
Is Cooper's Corner within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cooper's Corner?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Cooper's Corner needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cooper's Corner
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Also near Cooper's Corner
What else we do in Cooper's Corner
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.