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Storm damage roof report in Broyle Side, East Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Broyle Side and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Broken or displaced guttering
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Broyle Side can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- 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
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Storm damage roof report in Broyle Side: what you get
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have come loose and gutters pulled loose in the wind, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Broyle Side, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Broyle Side (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
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Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
FAQs for Broyle Side
Is my home in Broyle Side listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Broyle Side?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Broyle Side is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Broyle Side
Landlords and agents in Broyle Side book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Wind, rain and roofs in Broyle Side
With Glyndebourne about 1.7 miles south, Broyle Side sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take a building like Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Glynde station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Broyle Side is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Broyle Side and the surrounding area. Broyle Side is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN8 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Broyle Paddock, Ballard Drive and Turnpike Close, and we cover them all. We also cover Norlington (1 mile west), Upper Wellingham (2 miles west), Rose Hill (2 miles north), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-west) and Isfield (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north) and Uckfield (5 miles north).
Near you in Broyle Side
Around Broyle Side, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ringmer Primary and Nursery School and The Green Man pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Glynde station, roughly 2.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (0.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Broyle Side includes Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
When to book a survey in Broyle Side
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?