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Upper Hartfield Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Upper Hartfield, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
About our storm damage roof report in Upper Hartfield
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Common reasons to book are gutters pulled loose in the wind and holes or cracks caused by debris, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Hartfield, 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, especially to an insurer. 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Upper Hartfield (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Upper Hartfield
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you let a flat or house near Ashurst Kent station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Towns and villages near Upper Hartfield
What else we do in Upper Hartfield
Storm damage roof reports in Upper Hartfield: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Upper Hartfield has a long history of building, with Bassetts Manor about 1.9 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Upper Hartfield is about 5 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Upper Hartfield is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our East Sussex coverage includes Upper Hartfield. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We survey roofs across the TN7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include Parrock Lane, Cat Street and Gallipot Hill. Close by, we survey roofs in Coleman's Hatch (1 mile south-west), Forest Row (2 miles west), Wych Cross (3 miles south-west), Duddleswell (4 miles south) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east) and Cliffe (15 miles south).
Near you in Upper Hartfield
For rail, the closest station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Bolebroke Castle (2 miles north-east) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles south-east).
Common questions in Upper Hartfield
Is Upper Hartfield in the area you cover?
Yes, Upper Hartfield is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Upper Hartfield within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Upper Hartfield?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Upper Hartfield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Hartfield
Landlords and letting agents in Upper Hartfield book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.