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Horney Common Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Horney Common, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in Horney Common
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. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed roofs hit by falling trees and gutters pulled loose in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Horney Common, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Horney Common (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Horney Common: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horney Common?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Horney Common?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Is this a RICS 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.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
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What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Horney Common
Older houses across Sussex often 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Buxted station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Horney Common is about 3 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Horney Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across the TN22 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include Old Forge Lane and Tylers Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Nutley (2 miles north-west), Duddleswell (2 miles north), Furner's Green (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles north-west) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south), Newhaven (15 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south).
Around Horney Common
In Horney Common, that means homes and buildings near The Foresters Arms. For rail, the closest station is Buxted station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (4.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Brickfield Meadow.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Horney Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a place like Horney Common, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horney Common
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% customer satisfaction
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.