Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Kemptown Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Kemptown from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Kemptown
After a storm, it’s useful 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’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and people most often book us about ridge tiles that have come loose and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Kemptown can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Kemptown (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Leaks and storm damage in Kemptown
Kemptown lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. About 1 mile west lies Royal Pavilion, a reminder of how long the area around Kemptown 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.
Hotels and guest houses near Kemptown can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. The streets around a church like St George's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Brighton station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Kemptown. Kemptown is one of the places in Brighton and Hove we cover for storm damage roof reports.
Surveys in BN2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). Kemptown is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Local landmarks in Kemptown
We work in homes and buildings around St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Queen's Park and Saint George's Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Brighton station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west. A little further out are Brighton Motor Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. On a bungalow or cottage around Kemptown, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Kemptown, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
FAQs for Kemptown
Is my home in Kemptown listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Kemptown, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Kemptown is within about 1 mile of the coast.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.