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Storm Damage Roof Report in Tile Hurst
Storm damage roof reports in Tile Hurst and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How a storm damage roof report works in Tile Hurst
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a report with photos, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and new damp or leaks inside.
In a village or hamlet like Tile Hurst, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Tile Hurst (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tile Hurst roofs and the weather
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Michelham Priory about 1.1 miles south-west, Tile Hurst sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Polegate station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For hotels and guest houses around Tile Hurst, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Tile Hurst is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Tile Hurst gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Tile Hurst and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN27 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hailsham (1 mile south-east), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north-east), Lower Dicker (1 mile north-west) and Hellingly (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Tile Hurst
In Tile Hurst, that means homes and buildings near Hailsham Community College, The Grenadier pub and Bede's Prep School, among other places. Tile Hurst’s nearest station is Polegate station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
Why it is worth a survey now in Tile Hurst
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Older and listed buildings around Tile Hurst may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tile Hurst
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
What affects the price in Tile Hurst
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Tile Hurst, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Questions from Tile Hurst
Will you come out to Tile Hurst?
Yes. Tile Hurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Tile Hurst?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Tile Hurst is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A price for the repairs
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Tile Hurst
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Tile Hurst, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
When to book a survey in Tile Hurst
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you look after a building like Grovelands Community Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive