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Crumbles Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Crumbles from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Questions from Crumbles
Is Crumbles within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Crumbles, 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.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are 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 cannot say how it will turn out.
How a storm damage roof report works in Crumbles
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at damaged gutters and fascias and flat roof edges peeled back, across slate and tile slopes, flashings and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Crumbles, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term 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’s worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Crumbles (BN23)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A price for the repairs
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crumbles
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Crumbles. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why act early in Crumbles
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Outbuildings and barns around Crumbles are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Crumbles, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Crumbles, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports around Crumbles
Crumbles lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Catherine's College, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Pevensey & Westham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Living close to Princes Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Crumbles is about 2 miles east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Crumbles is one of many places we visit across East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BN23 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Tambora Square, Long Beach View and Golden Gate Way. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Langney (1 mile west), Pevensey Bay (1 mile north-east), Pevensey (2 miles north), Westham (2 miles north-west) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles north-east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (15 miles west), Hailsham (6 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Crumbles
We work in homes and buildings around The Haven Voluntary Aided CofE/Methodist Primary School and Princes Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles north) and Pevensey Castle (1.5 miles north). Not far away are Combe Hill.