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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hadlow Down
Storm damage roof reports in Hadlow Down, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof reports in Hadlow Down: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mark's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For landlords with property near Buxted station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like St Mark's Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Hadlow Down is about 4 miles south of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Hadlow Down and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Hadlow Down is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in TN22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Waghorns Lane, School Lane and St Marks Field, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Etchingwood (2 miles south-west), Buxted (2 miles west), Potter's Green (2 miles south-west), Blackboys (2 miles south) and Framfield (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north), Uckfield (4 miles south-west) and Newhaven (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Hadlow Down
For rail, the closest station is Buxted station, about 2.1 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hadlow Down include Selwyns Wood.
Storm damage roof report in Hadlow Down
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’re worried about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damage from fallen branches or debris, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Hadlow Down, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Hadlow Down (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- 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
Places near Hadlow Down
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Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Questions from Hadlow Down
Will you come out to Hadlow Down?
Yes, Hadlow Down is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Hadlow Down is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hadlow Down
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Hadlow Down, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.