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Storm Damage Roof Report in Roser's Cross
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Roser's Cross, with photos and a written report.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Roser's Cross
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates or tiles and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Roser's Cross, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Roser's Cross (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Roser's Cross
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Living close to Passingworth Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Roser's Cross is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Roser's Cross is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of TN21 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Forest Place, Warren Lane and Fir Grove Road. We also cover Waldron (1 mile south), Cross in Hand (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles south), Sandy Cross (2 miles east) and Heathfield (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Roser's Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Passingworth Park and The Star Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Buxted station, about 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Selwyns Wood.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Roser's Cross
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Roser's Cross
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Roser's Cross
Is Roser's Cross in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Roser's Cross as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Roser's Cross listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I book a survey in Roser's Cross?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Roser's Cross 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Roser's Cross, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Common roof problems in Roser's Cross
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or torn flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Buxted station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is VAT included in the price?