East Sussex · London and the South East
Hamsey Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Hamsey. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Storm damage roof report in Hamsey
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’re worried about slates and tiles blown off the roof and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many homes in small places like Hamsey face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Hamsey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Hamsey
Is Hamsey within the area you cover?
Yes. Hamsey is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover Hamsey?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Hamsey is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Hamsey?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Check how your policy defines a storm
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
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The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Hamsey can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Leaks and storm damage in Hamsey
Anne of Cleves House, about 1.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hamsey. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Hamsey Community Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Hamsey gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Hamsey is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Hamsey, we cover Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Around Hamsey
Typical jobs here are in homes near Railway Land, Priory School and The Blacksmiths Arms. The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Hamsey includes Malling Down and Offham Hill.
What affects the price in Hamsey
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Hamsey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
What we’re asked to look at in Hamsey
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Trees in and around Railway Land shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely