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Storm damage roof report in Golden Cross, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Golden Cross. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Storm damage roof report in Golden Cross
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters pulled loose in the wind and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Being in a small place like Golden Cross makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Golden Cross (BN27, BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Golden Cross
Is Golden Cross in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Golden Cross is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Golden Cross is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Golden Cross can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 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.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Golden Cross
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
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 with less disruption.
Golden Cross roofs and the weather
Michelham Priory, about 2.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Golden Cross. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like Chiddingly Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Golden Cross is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Golden Cross is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: BN27 and BN8. Whether your property is on Burgh Hill Road and Golden Cross or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Wickstreet (2 miles south), Ripe (2 miles south-west), Laughton (2 miles west), Arlington (3 miles south) and Berwick (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
Near you in Golden Cross
In Golden Cross, that means homes and buildings near The Golden Cross Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 3.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (3.3 miles east).