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Storm damage roof report in Kent Street, East Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Kent Street, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Kent Street
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and people most frequently book us about damaged flat roof membrane and lead lifted at abutments.
Many homes in small places like Kent Street face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Kent Street (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Kent Street
To price your survey, we check:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Kent Street
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Kent Street, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Historic houses like Durhamford Manor, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Kent Street goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you look after a building such as Ark Helenswood Academy, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Kent Street is about 3 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Kent Street and nearby. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN33. Other places close to Kent Street include Westfield (1 mile east), Telham (2 miles west), Sedlescombe (2 miles north), Whatlington (2 miles north-west) and Brede (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (3 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Kent Street
The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 2.2 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. In a small place like Kent Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Kent Street
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kent Street
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Kent Street frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
FAQs for Kent Street
Do you cover smaller places like Kent Street?
Yes, Kent Street is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Kent Street is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.