East Sussex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Birling Gap
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Birling Gap from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Birling Gap
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Common reasons to book are water coming in after the storm and holes or cracks caused by debris, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
For a small place like Birling Gap, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Birling Gap (BN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Birling Gap and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
FAQs for Birling Gap
Will you come out to Birling Gap?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Birling Gap, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
How do I book a survey in Birling Gap?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Birling Gap, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What else we do in Birling Gap
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a place like Birling Gap, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Birling Gap
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof reports around Birling Gap
Birling Gap is within about 1 mile of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Landlords with a home close to Eastbourne station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Birling Gap is about 5 miles south-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Birling Gap is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Birling Gap is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Storm damage roof reports in BN20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Birling Gap, we cover East Dean (1 mile north), Friston (1 mile north), Meads (3 miles east), Holywell (3 miles east) and Old Town (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (5 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles north-east), Seaford (5 miles north-west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north) and Newhaven (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Birling Gap
The closest station to Birling Gap is Eastbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Birling Gap include Combe Hill.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Birling Gap
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Alfriston Clergy House lies about 4.7 miles north-west, so building around Birling Gap goes back a long way. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you will get the report
- What exactly goes into their report