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Bevendean Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Bevendean? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Bevendean and across Brighton and Hove.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof report in Bevendean
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. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damage from fallen branches or debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips alike.
In a smaller place like Bevendean, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Bevendean (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bevendean
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Homes around Bevendean frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bevendean
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Questions from Bevendean
Is the coastal weather around Bevendean hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Bevendean is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Bevendean is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
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. Your insurer decides the claim.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Bevendean
Bevendean lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. With Royal Pavilion about 2 miles south-west, Bevendean sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Living close to Whitehawk Hill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you run a business near Churchill Square, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Bevendean is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Roofs in Bevendean get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Brighton and Hove. We cover towns and villages across Brighton and Hove, large and small.
All of BN2 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Baden Road, The Avenue and Manton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Moulsecoomb (1 mile north-west), Whitehawk (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles south-west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bevendean
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bevy pub, Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and Whitehawk Hill and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Brighton General Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
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Other services in Bevendean
Common roof problems in Bevendean
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Look out for signs like these:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lead lifted at abutments
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Nativity Community Project, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included