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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hankham
Storm damage roof reports around Hankham, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically 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 Hankham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How a storm damage roof report works in Hankham
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and new damp or leaks inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Hankham often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Hankham (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hankham
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Hankham
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hankham?
It can do. Hankham is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Hankham?
Yes, Hankham is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers normally 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.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hankham
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hankham. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hankham
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. In a place like Hankham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hankham
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hankham
Hankham is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Pevensey & Westham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Michelham Priory, about 4.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hankham. Leaks in period homes nearby frequently come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. For an older house near a landmark such as St Luke's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Roofs in Hankham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. There is also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane. Other places close to Hankham include Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hankham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub and Causeway School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hankham include Combe Hill.