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Storm Damage Roof Report in Icklesham
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Icklesham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Icklesham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Storm damage roof report in Icklesham
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are often asked to look into gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged pots on the stack, across ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Icklesham makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Icklesham (TN36)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Icklesham: local notes
Icklesham is within about 3 miles of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. About 3.7 miles north-east lies Lamb House, a reminder of how long the area around Icklesham has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Nicholas: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Winchelsea station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Icklesham is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Icklesham and the surrounding area. Our East Sussex coverage includes Icklesham and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in TN36 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Tithe Barn Field, Manor Close and High Fords. If you are just outside Icklesham, we cover Broad Street (1 mile west), Cock Marling (2 miles north), Udimore (2 miles north), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Icklesham
Icklesham’s nearest station is Winchelsea station, roughly 2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Camber Castle (3.2 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Icklesham include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Icklesham
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. In a place like Icklesham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Icklesham
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Icklesham
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- New damp or leaks inside
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged pots on the stack
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Icklesham Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The outcome of a claim
- A price for the repairs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Icklesham questions
How do I find out if my home in Icklesham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Icklesham hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Icklesham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Icklesham?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.