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Rotherfield Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Rotherfield and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
When to book a survey in Rotherfield
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like Rotherfield Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Storm damage roof report in Rotherfield
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged gutters and fascias and damage from fallen branches or debris.
In a village or hamlet like Rotherfield, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible 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: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Rotherfield (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Rotherfield questions
Do you cover Rotherfield?
Yes, Rotherfield is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Rotherfield as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Rotherfield is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why get it checked now?
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Rotherfield can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Rotherfield roofs and the weather
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting 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 St Denys, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Landlords with a home close to Crowborough station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Rotherfield is about 2 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In Rotherfield, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across East Sussex, we cover Rotherfield and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of TN6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Church Road, Station Road and Church Walk or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in High Cross (1 mile south-east), Town Row (1 mile north-east), Argos Hill (1 mile south-east), Mark Cross (2 miles north-east) and Woolbridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Rotherfield
Around Rotherfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Beacon Academy, The King's Arms Public House and St Joseph Seminary, among other places. The closest station to Rotherfield is Crowborough station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles west). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
Useful tips for Rotherfield property owners
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Rotherfield, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s 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.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings