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Storm Damage Roof Report in Bexhill-on-Sea
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Bexhill-on-Sea, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In Bexhill-on-Sea, parking is rarely complicated, though it’s useful to know about driveways or restrictions. We look at the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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About our storm damage roof report in Bexhill-on-Sea
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and people most often book us about flat roof edges peeled back and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
When a storm passes over a town like Bexhill-on-Sea, loose tiles, slates and ridges are the first to move. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. A report setting out the damage, with photos, helps you explain what you’ve found. Because wear and tear is usually excluded, the age of any damage matters.
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
- Bexhill-on-Sea (TN39, TN40)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- 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
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Bexhill-on-Sea
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Bexhill-on-Sea: your questions answered
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Bexhill-on-Sea?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and let us know about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Let us know about parking and access in Bexhill-on-Sea too.
Is the coastal weather around Bexhill-on-Sea hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What do I do if water is coming in?
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.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Bexhill-on-Sea
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Trees in and around Egerton Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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Storm damage roof reports in Bexhill-on-Sea: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Bexhill-on-Sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Landlords with a home close to Bexhill station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a building such as King Offa Primary Academy, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Bexhill-on-Sea is in East Sussex. In Bexhill-on-Sea, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of the TN39 and TN40 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, High Street and Station Road and the roads around them. Bexhill-on-Sea sits on or near the A259 and A269, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Sidley (1 mile north), Watermill (2 miles north), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles north-west), Hooe Common (3 miles north-west) and Russell's Green (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles east), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles east), Polegate (10 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (6 miles east). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Bexhill-on-Sea has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Bexhill-on-Sea
In Bexhill-on-Sea, that means homes and buildings near Picture Playhouse pub, Bexhill High Academy and Egerton Park and the streets around them. Bexhill-on-Sea’s nearest station is Bexhill station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (0.5 miles north-east) and Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
Why get it checked now?
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 family home in Bexhill-on-Sea, a small roof fault lets water into places you cannot see, such as the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.