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Storm Damage Roof Report in Camber
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Camber, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
Questions from Camber
Is Camber within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Camber, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Camber is within about 1 mile of the coast.
How do I book a survey in Camber?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
How a storm damage roof report works in Camber
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Typical surveys look at broken or displaced guttering and holes or cracks caused by debris, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Camber, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Camber (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Camber?
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.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For landlords with property near Rye station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What affects the price in Camber
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Camber can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Camber
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Camber, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. With Lamb House about 2.8 miles west, Camber sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St Thomas the Apostle: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Camber is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Camber and nearby. Camber is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of TN31 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include Denham Way, Scotts Acre and Old Lydd Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Rye Harbour (1 mile west), East Guldeford (2 miles north-west), Rye (3 miles west), Playden (3 miles north-west) and Houghton Green (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (12 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles west).
Near you in Camber
For rail, the closest station is Rye station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Camber Castle (2.6 miles west) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and Burnthouse Pen.
Why act early in Camber
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Outbuildings and barns around Camber are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.