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Little Horsted Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Little Horsted from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in Little Horsted
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. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about ridge tiles that have come loose and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
In a village or hamlet like Little Horsted, 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, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Little Horsted (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Little Horsted, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Older cottages and farmhouses around Little Horsted can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Little Horsted, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- How your policy defines a storm
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Little Horsted?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Little Horsted Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their insurance cover
Nearby places to Little Horsted
What else we do in Little Horsted
Questions from Little Horsted
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Horsted?
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.
Will you come out to Little Horsted?
Yes, Little Horsted is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Little Horsted roofs and the weather
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Uckfield station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Little Horsted is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We visit Little Horsted as part of our work across East Sussex. Little Horsted is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Ayrshire Lane, White Park Avenue and Meadow Grass Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Ridgewood (1 mile north-east), Isfield (1 mile south-west), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (3 miles north) and Mount Pleasant (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Little Horsted
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Uckfield College, Hempstead Meadow and The Highlands pub, among other places. Little Horsted’s nearest station is Uckfield station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.