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Storm damage roof report in Friston, East Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Friston, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Friston
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings.
In older homes around places like Friston, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Friston (BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. With lower homes, common in places like Friston, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Homes around Friston often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Questions from Friston
Is my home in Friston listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Friston?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How do I book a survey in Friston?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Storm damage roof reports around Friston
Friston lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Historic houses like Alfriston Clergy House, about 3.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Friston goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Eastbourne station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Friston is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Surveys in Friston work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Dene Side, Dene Close and Michel Close. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in East Dean (1 mile south-west), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Old Town (3 miles east) and Meads (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Around Friston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Tiger Inn. For rail, the closest station is Eastbourne station, roughly 3.2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.