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Storm damage roof report in Green Street, East Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Green Street, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Water coming in after the storm
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof reports in Green Street: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Green Street. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St George: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you own a rental within reach of Crowhurst station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Crowhurst CofE Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Green Street is about 2 miles west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Green Street and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Storm damage roof reports in TN38 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Crowhurst (1 mile north-west), Hollington (2 miles east), Bulverhythe (2 miles south), Silverhill (2 miles east) and Baldslow (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), Polegate (12 miles west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east) and Old Town (13 miles south-west).
Around Green Street
In Green Street, that means homes and buildings near The St Leonards Academy, Filsham Reedbed and The Plough Inn, among other places. The closest station to Green Street is Crowhurst station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Green Street include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Storm damage roof report in Green Street
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: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you are worried about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and stains appearing after strong winds, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Green Street, 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, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Green Street (TN38)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Green Street 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.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Around Green Street, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Packages from £150, including VAT
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Green Street, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- The outcome of a claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Areas we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Questions from Green Street
Do you cover smaller places like Green Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Green Street?
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.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.