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Salehurst Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Salehurst. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Salehurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Storm damage roof report in Salehurst
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: 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. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’ve noticed stains appearing after strong winds and loose or torn flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Salehurst face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Salehurst (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Salehurst
What else we do in Salehurst
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Storm damage roof reports in Salehurst: local notes
About 3.7 miles south lies Durhamford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Salehurst has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take a building like Salehurst Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near Robertsbridge station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Salehurst is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Salehurst can all book storm damage roof reports. Our East Sussex coverage includes Salehurst. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN32. We also cover the places around Salehurst: Northbridge Street (1 mile west), Robertsbridge (1 mile south-west), John's Cross (2 miles south), Mountfield (3 miles south) and Oxley's Green (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Salehurst
We work in homes and buildings around The Salehurst Halt Public House and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. Salehurst’s nearest station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (5.6 miles north-west).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
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.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Salehurst
Is Salehurst in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Salehurst as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Salehurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
What we are asked to look at in Salehurst
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.