Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Hove Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hove? You can book a storm damage roof report in Hove and across Brighton and Hove, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Hove: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you are worried about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and lead lifted at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
When a storm passes over a town like Hove, loose tiles, slates and ridges are the first to move. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. A report setting out the damage, with photographs, helps you explain what you’ve found, whether to an insurer or a roofer. Because wear and tear is typically excluded, the age of any damage matters.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Hove (BN3, BN1, BN52)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Storm damage roof reports around Hove
Hove is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. About 1.3 miles north-east lies Preston Manor & Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Hove has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For businesses in and around places like Churchill Square, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Hove is about 2 miles west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Hove is one of many places we visit across Brighton and Hove. We cover towns and villages across Brighton and Hove.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: BN3, BN1 and BN52. Whether your property is on Farm Road, York Road and Aymer Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A270 and A2023 close by, Hove is simple for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-east), Aldrington (1 mile west), Prestonville (1 mile north-east) and West Blatchington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Kemptown (3 miles east), Whitehawk (3 miles east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east), Hollingbury (3 miles north-east), Bevendean (3 miles east) and Saltdean (6 miles east). Hove is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Around Hove
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Drive Prep School, St. Ann's Well Gardens and The Urchin pub. Hove has its own railway station: Hove station. A little further out are British Engineerium (0.9 miles north) and Montefiore Hospital (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hove include Whitehawk Hill and Thundersbarrow Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A typical visit in Hove begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Around Hove, gutters that overflow soak the wall below. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Left alone, both only get worse.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hove
- Every finding written up with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Useful tips for Hove property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Hove: your questions answered
Is my home in Hove listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is the coastal weather around Hove hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Hove is within about 1 mile of the coast.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.