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Storm Damage Roof Report in Wadhurst
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Wadhurst, with photos and a clear written report.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wadhurst
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Storm damage roof report in Wadhurst: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey flashings, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged flat roof membrane and lead lifted at abutments.
Around Wadhurst, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Wadhurst (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wadhurst: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wadhurst?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Wadhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, Wadhurst is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Wadhurst
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Wadhurst Castle, about 0.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Wadhurst goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building like Wadhurst CofE Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Landlords with a home close to Wadhurst station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Wadhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Wadhurst and nearby. Across East Sussex, we cover Wadhurst and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of TN5 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Green Square, High Street and Old Station Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Wadhurst on the B2099 and B2100, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Pell Green (1 mile north-east), Best Beech Hill (1 mile west), Newbury's (1 mile north-east), Cousley Wood (2 miles north-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (7 miles west), Uckfield (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Wadhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Hart pub and Uplands Community College and the streets around them. Wadhurst’s nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.1 miles east) and Old Scotney Castle (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wadhurst include Bewl Water.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
For a price for your roof in Wadhurst, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wadhurst
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
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Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Wadhurst, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.