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Storm damage roof report in Founthill, East Sussex
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Founthill and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged gutters and fascias
About our storm damage roof report in Founthill
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Typical surveys look at damage from fallen branches or debris and broken or displaced guttering, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Founthill, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at what can safely be seen 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Founthill (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Founthill
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Founthill 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.
Prices quoted always include 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.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Founthill
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Founthill 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.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Founthill
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Founthill. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Founthill: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Founthill?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Founthill?
Yes. Founthill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Leaks and storm damage in Founthill
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newick Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Uckfield station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Founthill is about 3 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. If you are in Founthill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our East Sussex coverage includes Founthill and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in BN8 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Founthill include Newick (1 mile north-west), Chailey (1 mile west), North Chailey (2 miles west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Founthill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. Founthill’s nearest station is Uckfield station, about 3.3 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).