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Storm Damage Roof Report in Ridgewood
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Ridgewood, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Water coming in after the storm
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ridgewood
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates or tiles and holes or cracks caused by debris, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Houses in smaller places like Ridgewood can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Ridgewood (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ridgewood
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Also near Ridgewood
What else we do in Ridgewood
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a smaller place like Ridgewood, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Ridgewood
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. In Sussex, older roofs are often 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Uckfield station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. The streets around a church such as St Saviour are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Harlands Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Ridgewood is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ridgewood and the surrounding area. Ridgewood is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of TN22 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include New Road, Lewes Road and Wares Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Ridgewood, we cover Little Horsted (1 mile south-west), Isfield (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (2 miles north), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west) and Maresfield (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ridgewood
We work in homes and buildings around Uckfield College, The Highlands pub and Hempstead Meadow, among other places. Ridgewood’s nearest station is Uckfield station, about 0.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
Useful tips for Ridgewood property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Ridgewood: your questions answered
Is Ridgewood in the area you cover?
Yes, Ridgewood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ridgewood as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Ridgewood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.