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Storm Damage Roof Report in Flowers Green
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Flowers Green and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
How a storm damage roof report works in Flowers Green
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and damaged ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Flowers Green, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Flowers Green (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
What affects the price in Flowers Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Also near Flowers Green
Also in Flowers Green
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Flowers Green
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Flowers Green. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Horselunges Manor, about 3.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Flowers Green. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. If you own a rental within reach of Pevensey Bay station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Flowers Green is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Flowers Green is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Flowers Green, we cover Chapel Row (1 mile north), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Flowers Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Woolpack Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pevensey Bay station, roughly 4.4 miles south. A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (1 mile south-east) and Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west).
Common roof problems in Flowers Green
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:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will the report include photos?
Surveys for landlords and agents in Flowers Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Flowers Green. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Flowers Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Flowers Green
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Outbuildings and barns around Flowers Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Flowers Green questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Flowers Green, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Flowers Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Flowers Green?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.