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Storm damage roof report in Punnett's Town, East Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Punnett's Town, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Punnett's Town
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and flat roofs, and people most often book us about loose or torn flashings and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
In a village or hamlet like Punnett's Town, 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, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Punnett's Town (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Why get it checked now?
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Outbuildings and barns around Punnett's Town are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Common questions in Punnett's Town
Do you cover smaller places like Punnett's Town?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Punnett's Town listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
When to book a survey in Punnett's Town
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- New damp or leaks inside
If you own a rental within reach of Stonegate station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Landlords, agents and block managers in Punnett's Town
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Punnett's Town can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Towns and villages near Punnett's Town
Other services in Punnett's Town
Leaks and storm damage in Punnett's Town
Historic houses such as Bateman's, about 3.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Punnett's Town goes. 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. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you look after a building such as Punnetts Town Community Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Punnett's Town is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We visit Punnett's Town as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across East Sussex, we cover Punnett's Town. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in TN21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Sands Close, Pont Close and Upper Greenwoods Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Rushlake Green (1 mile south), Burwash Common (2 miles north-east), Dallington (2 miles south-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles east) and Burwash Weald (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
What’s near Punnett's Town
In Punnett's Town, that means homes and buildings near The Three Cups Inn and Heathfield Community College, among other places. The closest station to Punnett's Town is Stonegate station, roughly 4.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Hellingly Hospital (5.3 miles south). Open spaces near Punnett's Town include Selwyns Wood.