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Storm Damage Roof Report in Newbury's
Independent storm damage roof reports in Newbury's. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
About our storm damage roof report in Newbury's
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey ridges and hips, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or torn flashings and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Roofs in small places like Newbury's often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Newbury's (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. For an older or listed building in a place like Newbury's, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Newbury's questions
Will you come out to Newbury's?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across 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.
Do you cover Newbury's?
Yes, Newbury's is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newbury's
Landlords, agents and building managers in Newbury's and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Storm damage roof reports in Newbury's: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Wadhurst Castle about 1.5 miles south-west, Newbury's sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Wadhurst station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like Uplands Community College will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Rehoboth Chapel, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Newbury's is about 5 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Newbury's and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Newbury's is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover Cousley Wood (1 mile south-east), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (1 mile south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south), Hellingly (14 miles south) and Battle (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Newbury's
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Vine Public House. Newbury's’s nearest station is Wadhurst station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Newbury's includes Bewl Water.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Newbury's can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.