East Sussex · London and the South East
Framfield Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Framfield and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
About our storm damage roof report in Framfield
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. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We are often asked to look into holes or cracks caused by debris and ridge tiles that have come loose, across flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Framfield face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Framfield (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Framfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Storm damage roof reports in Framfield: local notes
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near St Thomas à Becket Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Homes near green spaces like Hempstead Meadow can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Landlords with a home close to Uckfield station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Framfield is about 1 mile east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Framfield is one of many places we visit across East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage includes Framfield. There is also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in TN22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include The Street, Preston Grove and Framelle Mount, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Etchingwood (1 mile north-east), Uckfield (1 mile west), Blackboys (1 mile east), Potter's Green (2 miles north) and Buxted (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Around Framfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Uckfield College, Hempstead Meadow and Hare & Hounds pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Tickerage Castle (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Around Framfield, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Framfield
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
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What else we do in Framfield
Common questions in Framfield
Do you carry out roof surveys in Framfield?
Yes, Framfield is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Framfield as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Framfield?
Yes. Framfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.