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Storm damage roof report in Cousley Wood, East Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Cousley Wood, with photos and a written report.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Wind, rain and roofs in Cousley Wood
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Wadhurst Castle about 1.6 miles south-west, Cousley Wood sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you own a rental within reach of Wadhurst station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Uplands Community College will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Cousley Wood is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Cousley Wood is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Cousley Wood is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN5. Other places close to Cousley Wood include Newbury's (1 mile north-west), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (2 miles south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).
Near you in Cousley Wood
In Cousley Wood, that means homes and buildings near The Old Vine Public House. For rail, the closest station is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.1 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Bewl Water.
How a storm damage roof report works in Cousley Wood
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Cousley Wood, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Cousley Wood (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Cousley Wood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cousley Wood?
Yes, Cousley Wood is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Cousley Wood?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
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What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Cousley Wood, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. In a small place like Cousley Wood, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Cousley Wood
- PI and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Cousley Wood
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
If you live in an older home near Rehoboth Chapel, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection