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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hailsham
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hailsham? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hailsham and across East Sussex.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hailsham
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and new damp or leaks inside, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes around Hailsham have been extended, frequently with flat roofs or dormers, and the joint between new and old is a classic place for water to get in. The flashings and upstands at those joints get a proper look. Water can run along the top of a wall or a joist before it shows, so the stain isn’t always the place to look.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hailsham (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Hailsham
How should I get ready for a visit in Hailsham?
Mostly, it is about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Hailsham. Let us know about known leaks or past repairs as well.
Is my home in Hailsham listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Storm damage roof reports around Hailsham
The wider area around Hailsham has a long history of building, with Horselunges Manor about 1.5 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of Polegate station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of Saint Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hailsham can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Our East Sussex coverage includes Hailsham and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: BN27. We cover properties on High Street, Market Place and Station Road and the roads around them. Hailsham is on the A271 and A295, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Hailsham include Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, Hailsham has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Hailsham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Grenadier pub and White House Academy. The closest station to Hailsham is Polegate station, roughly 3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
Useful tips for Hailsham property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- File receipts for anything you pay for
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Hailsham, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hailsham
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Hailsham, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- When you’ll get the report
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is added on top
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Parking in a town like Hailsham is normally simple, but tell us if there is a driveway or any restrictions. We look at the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access.
- You tell us 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.