East Sussex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Hellingly, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hellingly from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
About our storm damage roof report in Hellingly
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey flat roofs, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are roofs hit by falling trees and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Houses in smaller places like Hellingly can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Hellingly (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a smaller place like Hellingly, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hellingly
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A price for the repairs
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Hellingly: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Hellingly?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hellingly?
Yes, Hellingly is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Photograph the damage safely from below
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Leaks and storm damage in Hellingly
Historic houses such as Horselunges Manor, about 0.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Hellingly goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take a building like Hawkes Farm Academy: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Hotels and guest houses near Hellingly cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. For landlords with property near Polegate station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Hellingly is about 1 mile north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Roofs in Hellingly get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in BN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Station Road, Cheviot Street and Iris Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Hellingly include Upper Horsebridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile west), Magham Down (1 mile east), Hailsham (1 mile south) and Tile Hurst (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Around Hellingly
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hailsham Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Polegate station, roughly 4.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Hellingly Hospital Railway (under half a mile north) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles north).