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Potter's Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Potter's Green and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Storm damage roof report in Potter's Green: what you get
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Common reasons to book are damaged flat roof membrane and damaged gutters and fascias, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Potter's Green often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Potter's Green (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Potter's Green
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. In a place like Potter's Green, 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.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
Potter's Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to Potter's Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Potter's Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Potter's Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
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. Many buyers have both.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Potter's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Estimates of repair costs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Potter's Green
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Wind, rain and roofs in Potter's Green
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Buxted station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Buxted CofE Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Potter's Green is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Potter's Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN22 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Buxted (1 mile north), Etchingwood (1 mile south-east), Framfield (2 miles south), Cooper's Green (2 miles west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
What’s near Potter's Green
In Potter's Green, that means homes and buildings near The Buxted Inn and Uckfield College and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Potter's Green itself: Buxted station. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (1.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Brickfield Meadow.