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Aldrington Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Aldrington? You can book a storm damage roof report in Aldrington and across Brighton and Hove.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Storm damage roof report in Aldrington
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Common reasons to book are damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged flat roof membrane, across flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Houses in smaller places like Aldrington can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Aldrington
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
Take a building like Hove Junior School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Nearby places to Aldrington
What else we do in Aldrington
Aldrington: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aldrington?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Aldrington within the area you cover?
Yes, Aldrington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Storm damage roof reports in Aldrington: local notes
Aldrington lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Historic houses like Portslade Manor, about 1.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Aldrington goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Philip's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Aldrington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Aldrington is one of the places in Brighton and Hove where we work for storm damage roof reports.
We work across BN3, BN41 and BN42 for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Aldrington, we cover Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Near you in Aldrington
We work in homes and buildings around The Drive Prep School, The Gather Inn and Hove Park School, among other places. Aldrington’s nearest station is Portslade station, about 0.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Aldrington, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A price for the repairs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Aldrington
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Aldrington, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Aldrington
- Every finding written up with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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.