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Storm damage roof report in Hollingbury, Brighton and Hove
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Hollingbury and the rest of Brighton and Hove. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hollingbury
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged gutters and fascias and stains appearing after strong winds.
Houses in smaller places like Hollingbury 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. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Hollingbury
What else we do in Hollingbury
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Hollingbury?
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you own a rental within reach of Moulsecoomb station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hollingbury
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Common questions in Hollingbury
Is Hollingbury within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is the coastal weather around Hollingbury hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Hollingbury is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
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 looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Hollingbury, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hollingbury
Hollingbury lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Hollingbury, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. If you run a business near Churchill Square, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. In Hollingbury, as across Brighton and Hove, every roof gets the same careful survey. Hollingbury is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
We cover every part of the BN1 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Hollingbury, we cover Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (3 miles south), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Hollingbury
In Hollingbury, that means homes and buildings near University of Sussex Library, Patcham High School and Wild Park, among other places. Nearby too are The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and County Oak pub (less than half a mile north-east). Hollingbury’s nearest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.