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Storm damage roof report in Stonegate, East Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Stonegate, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Stonegate
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged pots on the stack and holes or cracks caused by debris.
In a village or hamlet like Stonegate, 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, and the difference matters, particularly 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Stonegate (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Stonegate
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why get it checked now?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Outbuildings and barns around Stonegate are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Stonegate
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Stonegate
Is Stonegate in the area you cover?
Yes, Stonegate is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Stonegate 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.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Stonegate?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Stonegate, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, 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.
Storm damage roof reports in Stonegate: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 3 miles north-west lies Wadhurst Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Stonegate has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Stonegate station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you look after a building like Stonegate Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Stonegate is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Surveys in Stonegate work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in TN5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Station Road, Forge Field and Lymden Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Stonegate, we cover Wallcrouch (1 mile north), Shover's Green (1 mile north-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles north), Witherenden Hill (2 miles south-west) and Holton Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Stonegate
The nearest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 1 mile south-west. Nearby you will also find Old Scotney Castle (4.4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Also near Stonegate
What else we do in Stonegate
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Stonegate
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report