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Storm damage roof report in Beckley, East Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Beckley and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Beckley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Storm damage roof report in Beckley: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Beckley, 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, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Beckley (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Beckley questions
Is my home in Beckley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Beckley in the area you cover?
Yes, Beckley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Beckley as anywhere else.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Storm damage roof reports around Beckley
Older houses across Sussex often 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. The wider area around Beckley has a long history of building, with Great Dixter about 2.3 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Winchelsea station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a building such as Beckley Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Beckley is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Beckley is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN31 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on King's Bank Lane, Royal Oak Close and Whitebread Lane. You’ll find Beckley on the B2088, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Beckley: Flackley Ash (2 miles east), Northiam (2 miles north-west), Beckley Furnace (2 miles south-west), Peasmarsh (2 miles south-east) and Broadland Row (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south), Belmont (9 miles south) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Beckley
Around Beckley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rose And Crown Inn. The nearest railway station is Winchelsea station, roughly 4.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ypres Tower (4.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Flatropers Wood.
Nearby places to Beckley
Also in Beckley
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Around Beckley, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Beckley
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.