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Storm damage roof report in Duddleswell, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Duddleswell. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
- New damp or leaks inside
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Duddleswell
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Storm damage roof report in Duddleswell
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, 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. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damaged ridges and hips and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Somewhere as small as Duddleswell, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Duddleswell can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Duddleswell
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
We are often asked to look at:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
In and around Duddleswell, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- What happens after the report arrives
Also near Duddleswell
What else we do in Duddleswell
Why act early in Duddleswell
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’re not relying only on your own photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Duddleswell can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Duddleswell questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Duddleswell?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Duddleswell?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Duddleswell roofs and the weather
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Buxted station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Roofs in Duddleswell get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Duddleswell is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Storm damage roof reports in TN22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Duddleswell
The closest station to Duddleswell is Buxted station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.