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Storm Damage Roof Report in Witherenden Hill
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Witherenden Hill and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
When to book a survey in Witherenden Hill
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Trees in and around Wadhurst Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
How a storm damage roof report works in Witherenden Hill
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey slate and tile slopes, flashings and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about gutters pulled loose in the wind and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Being in a small place like Witherenden Hill makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Witherenden Hill (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Witherenden Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is 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.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Witherenden Hill
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Witherenden Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Witherenden Hill
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Witherenden Hill questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Witherenden Hill?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Witherenden Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Witherenden Hill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Storm damage roof reports around Witherenden Hill
The wider area around Witherenden Hill has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 2 miles south-east. 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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.
If you let a flat or house near Stonegate station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Witherenden Hill is about 8 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. If you’re in Witherenden Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Witherenden Hill is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN19. Other places close to Witherenden Hill include Holton Hill (1 mile south-east), Stonegate (2 miles north-east), Shover's Green (3 miles north), Wallcrouch (3 miles north-east) and Birchett's Green (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (11 miles west).
Around Witherenden Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wadhurst Park. The closest station to Witherenden Hill is Stonegate station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (4.4 miles south) and Ticehurst House Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.