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Storm damage roof report in Skippers Hill, East Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Skippers Hill and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Skippers Hill
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have come loose and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
Roofs in small places like Skippers Hill frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Skippers Hill: local notes
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, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Skippers Hill Manor School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to Church of the Good Shepherd: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Crowborough station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover Skippers Hill and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Skippers Hill is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Storm damage roof reports in TN20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Around Skippers Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Five Ashes CofE Primary School and The Five Ashes Inn. Skippers Hill’s nearest station is Crowborough station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Skippers Hill include Selwyns Wood.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Skippers Hill, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Skippers Hill, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. For older village homes like those around Skippers Hill, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Photograph the damage safely from below
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
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Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Skippers Hill questions
Do you cover smaller places like Skippers Hill?
Yes, Skippers Hill is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Skippers Hill?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.