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Storm Damage Roof Report in Doleham
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Doleham from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof report in Doleham: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you are worried about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as Doleham, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Doleham (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Doleham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Doleham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Why act early in Doleham
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Older and listed buildings around Doleham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Doleham
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Doleham questions
How do I find out if my home in Doleham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Doleham?
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 survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you work in Doleham?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Doleham.
Useful tips for Doleham property owners
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check your policy for how to report damage
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Wind, rain and roofs in Doleham
Doleham is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Older houses across Sussex frequently 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St George, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Doleham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. With Durhamford Manor about 3.9 miles north-west, the area around Doleham has a long history. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Doleham is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Roofs in Doleham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Doleham is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN35 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Doleham Lane and Doleham Close. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Three Oaks (1 mile south-east), Broadland Row (2 miles north-east), Broad Street (2 miles east), Broad Oak (2 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (5 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south), Belmont (4 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Doleham
Doleham has its own railway station: Doleham station. Nearby you will also find Conquest Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Church Wood and Robsack Wood.