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Hollingrove Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Hollingrove, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
What affects the price in Hollingrove
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
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.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Storm damage roof report in Hollingrove
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you are worried about water coming in after the storm and damage from fallen branches or debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Hollingrove, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hollingrove (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Hollingrove questions
How do I find out if my home in Hollingrove is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Hollingrove?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Storm damage roof reports in Hollingrove: local notes
The wider area around Hollingrove has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 2.2 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Robertsbridge station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Hollingrove is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Hollingrove is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across East Sussex, we cover Hollingrove and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in TN32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Hollingrove Road and Kent Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Brightling (1 mile west), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south-west), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Hollingrove
The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (6 miles north). Not far away are Senlac Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Outbuildings and barns around Hollingrove are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Hollingrove, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.