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Woolbridge Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Woolbridge, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
How a storm damage roof report works in Woolbridge
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are roofs hit by falling trees and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Woolbridge, 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, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Woolbridge (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why act early in Woolbridge
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. In a place like Woolbridge, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Woolbridge, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Woolbridge
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Storm damage roof reports around Woolbridge
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mayfield Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St. Dunstan, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near Crowborough station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Woolbridge is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Woolbridge is one of many places we visit across East Sussex. Woolbridge is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. Brighton is in our area too.
All of TN20 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Woolbridge, we cover Wellbrook (1 mile south-east), Butcher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (1 mile east), Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west) and Argos Hill (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Around Woolbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Leonards-Mayfield School and The Royal Oak Inn. The nearest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
Towns and villages near Woolbridge
Also in Woolbridge
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Woolbridge, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Woolbridge questions
Is my home in Woolbridge listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Woolbridge?
Yes, Woolbridge is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.