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Storm damage roof report in Guestling Green, East Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Guestling Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Guestling Green
Guestling Green is within about 2 miles of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
The streets around a church like St Laurence's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Trees in and around Speckled Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Guestling Green is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Guestling Green. Across East Sussex, we cover Guestling Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN35. You will find streets such as Chapel Lane, Higham Gardens and Winchelsea Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Guestling (1 mile south-west), Friar's Hill (1 mile south-east), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west), Fairlight (1 mile south-east) and Pett (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Guestling Green
Around Guestling Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Buckswood School, The Hope Public House and The Hastings Academy. For rail, the closest station is Three Oaks station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Hastings Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Guestling Green include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Guestling Green
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We’re frequently asked to look into roofs hit by falling trees and lead lifted at abutments, on flashings, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
In a village or hamlet like Guestling Green, 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. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Guestling Green (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Guestling Green
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
Take a building like Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Guestling Green: your questions answered
Is Guestling 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.
How do I find out if my home in Guestling Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Guestling Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Guestling Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Guestling Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Guestling Green and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.