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Storm Damage Roof Report in Cripp's Corner
A careful look at the roof at your property in Cripp's Corner, with photographs and a written report.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
How a storm damage roof report works in Cripp's Corner
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. 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 loose or torn flashings and holes or cracks caused by debris, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Cripp's Corner, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term 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, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Cripp's Corner (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Cripp's Corner
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Cripp's Corner
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
If you look after a building such as Staplecross Methodist Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey won’t cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Cripp's Corner can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cripp's Corner
Landlords, agents and building managers in Cripp's Corner and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Cripp's Corner
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Cripp's Corner has a long history of building, with Durhamford Manor about 1.5 miles south. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Robertsbridge station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near St Marks Staplecross, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Cripp's Corner is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Cripp's Corner and the rest of East Sussex. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of TN32 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Cripp's Corner: Swaile's Green (1 mile south), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Cripp's Corner
Around Cripp's Corner, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Hart pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Cripp's Corner includes Senlac Hill.
Questions from Cripp's Corner
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cripp's Corner?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Cripp's Corner in the area you cover?
Yes, Cripp's Corner is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Cripp's Corner as anywhere else.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.