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Hale Green Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Hale Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
How a storm damage roof report works in Hale Green
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. 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. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and holes or cracks caused by debris, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Hale 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’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hale Green (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Hale Green
Will you come out to Hale Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hale Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Leaks and storm damage in Hale Green
Horselunges Manor, about 2.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hale Green. If your home is one of the older ones, 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. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Hale Green is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Hale Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Hale Green is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of BN8 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Hale Green, we cover Gun Hill (1 mile east), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles north) and Horam (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Around Hale Green
In Hale Green, that means homes and buildings near The Six Bells Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hale Green
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Common roof problems in Hale Green
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you look after a building such as Chiddingly Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
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.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Also near Hale Green
More services for Hale Green
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Hale Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.