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Gun Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Gun Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Loose or torn flashings
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Storm damage roof report in Gun Hill: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We are often asked to look into lead lifted at abutments and damage from fallen branches or debris, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Gun Hill, older roofs have often been repaired many times. 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Gun Hill (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Gun Hill
Older houses across Sussex frequently 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Gun Hill has a long history of building, with Horselunges Manor about 1.9 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Gun Hill is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cover Gun Hill and the rest of East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We cover every part of TN21 for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Gun Hill, we cover Hale Green (1 mile west), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Horam (2 miles north-east) and Lions Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-east).
Around Gun Hill
Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.1 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Gun Hill includes Selwyns Wood.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Gun Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Gun Hill
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Also near Gun Hill
What else we do in Gun Hill
Gun Hill questions
Will you come out to Gun Hill?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Gun Hill 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, which you can pass to your insurer.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Common roof problems in Gun Hill
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged gutters and fascias
For any home in Gun Hill, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether the price includes VAT
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Gun Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.