Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Brunswick Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Brunswick, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Brunswick
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or torn flashings and flat roof edges peeled back.
Houses in smaller places like Brunswick can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It helps to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Brunswick (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Brunswick, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brunswick
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Storm damage roof reports in Brunswick: local notes
Brunswick lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Living close to St. Ann's Well Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Brunswick is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in Brunswick, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in BN1, BN3 and BN50 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Farm Road, York Road and Powis Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Brunswick include Seven Dials (1 mile north-east), West Hill (1 mile north-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Hove (1 mile north-west) and Carlton Hill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Hollingbury (3 miles north), Bevendean (3 miles north-east), Saltdean (5 miles east) and East Saltdean (6 miles east). Brunswick is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove.
What’s near Brunswick
Typical jobs here are in homes near St. Ann's Well Gardens, Maris & Otter pub and The Drive Prep School. The closest station to Brunswick is Brighton station, about 0.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Old Police Cells Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Brunswick include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Useful tips for Brunswick property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Brunswick?
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Stains appearing after strong winds
The streets around a church such as St Stephen's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you’ll get the report
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A price for the repairs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Brunswick
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Brunswick: your questions answered
Is Brunswick within the area you cover?
Yes, Brunswick is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is the coastal weather around Brunswick hard on roofs?
It can do. Brunswick is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Brunswick, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Brunswick
- Photos and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide and our case studies.