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Storm damage roof report in Hastings Old Town, East Sussex
Storm damage roof reports around Hastings Old Town, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
About our storm damage roof report in Hastings Old Town
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a report with photographs, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Typical surveys look at lead lifted at abutments and slates and tiles blown off the roof, across gutters and fascias, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
In older homes around places like Hastings Old Town, 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. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Hastings Old Town (TN34, TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a survey in Hastings Old Town, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Hastings Old Town, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Hastings Old Town
Hastings Old Town is within about 1 mile of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Clement, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Hotels and guest houses near Hastings Old Town cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. Anyone responsible for a site like Ark Castledown Primary Academy will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Hastings Old Town is about 1 mile south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Surveys in Hastings Old Town work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Hastings Old Town is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN34 and TN35 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Crown Lane, Croft Road and Manor Road. If you are just outside Hastings Old Town, we cover Rock-a-Nore (1 mile south-east), Belmont (1 mile north), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles west) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west).
Near you in Hastings Old Town
In Hastings Old Town, that means homes and buildings near Linton Gardens, The Royal Standard Public House and William Parker Sports College. Other local landmarks include University School (0.9 miles west) and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea (within half a mile north-east). Hastings Old Town’s nearest station is Hastings station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.5 miles west) and Hastings Castle (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Hastings Old Town include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
What affects the price in Hastings Old Town
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
FAQs for Hastings Old Town
Is Hastings Old Town within the area you cover?
Yes, Hastings Old Town is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is the coastal weather around Hastings Old Town hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Hastings Old Town is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Places near Hastings Old Town
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Hastings Old Town
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.