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Storm damage roof report in Arlington, East Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Arlington, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
About our storm damage roof report in Arlington
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you are worried about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Arlington, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Arlington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. Outbuildings and barns around Arlington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- PI and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Arlington, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What we are asked to look at in Arlington
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Landlords with a home close to Berwick (Sussex) station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
FAQs for Arlington
How do I find out if my home in Arlington is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Arlington?
Yes. Arlington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Storm damage roof reports in Arlington: local notes
The wider area around Arlington has a long history of building, with Michelham Priory about 1.5 miles north-east. If your home is one of 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. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Pancras: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Arlington is about 3 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We visit Arlington as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Arlington is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Storm damage roof reports in BN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Arlington, we cover Wickstreet (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile west), Wilmington (2 miles south), Selmeston (2 miles west) and Milton Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Arlington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Yew Tree Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Agricultural Museum (2 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (4.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Arlington include Combe Hill.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Areas we cannot see safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias