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Storm damage roof report in Five Ashes, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Five Ashes. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
What we’re asked to look at in Five Ashes
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Take a building like Five Ashes CofE Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Five Ashes
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Common reasons to book are flat roof edges peeled back and water coming in after the storm, across flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Somewhere as small as Five Ashes, older roofs have frequently 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. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Five Ashes (TN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. 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.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Wind, rain and roofs in Five Ashes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you own a rental within reach of Crowborough station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Five Ashes is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In Five Ashes, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our East Sussex coverage includes Five Ashes and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
Storm damage roof reports in TN20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Westfield Close, Leeds Lane and Spring Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Skippers Hill (1 mile north), Butcher's Cross (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Five Ashes
In Five Ashes, that means homes and buildings near Skippers Hill Manor School and The Five Ashes Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Crowborough station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
FAQs for Five Ashes
Is Five Ashes within the area you cover?
Yes, Five Ashes is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Five Ashes is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we’ll record the rest.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
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How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Five Ashes, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. In a place like Five Ashes, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Five Ashes
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias