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Hooe Common Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hooe Common, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof report in Hooe Common
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed damaged ridges and hips and damage from fallen branches or debris, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Hooe Common makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hooe Common (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Hooe Common
Hooe Common is within about 3 miles of the coast. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Landlords with a home close to Cooden Beach station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you live near a park such as Highwoods, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Ninfield Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Hooe Common is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Hooe Common and the surrounding area. Our East Sussex coverage includes Hooe Common and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Russell's Green (1 mile north-east), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile east), Ninfield (1 mile north), Watermill (2 miles east) and Catsfield (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (8 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles west) and St Leonards (6 miles east).
What’s near Hooe Common
In Hooe Common, that means homes and buildings near Highwoods, The Red Lion Inn and Bexhill High Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Hooe Common is Cooden Beach station, about 2.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Hooe Common includes Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
FAQs for Hooe Common
Is Hooe Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Hooe Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hooe Common?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Useful tips for Hooe Common property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What affects the price in Hooe Common
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
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. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hooe Common
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Hooe Common, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.