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Litlington Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Litlington, with photos and a written report.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
About our storm damage roof report in Litlington
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We’re often asked to look into damaged gutters and fascias and water coming in after the storm, across gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Litlington frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Litlington (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Litlington
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Alfriston Clergy House lies about 0.5 miles north, so building around Litlington goes back a long way. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
Useful tips for Litlington property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Litlington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Litlington
Is Litlington within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is the coastal weather around Litlington hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
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What else we do in Litlington
How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Litlington
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports in Litlington: local notes
Litlington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Litlington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Litlington can all book storm damage roof reports. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. Brighton is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in BN26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Street, Clapham Lane and Litlington Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Lullington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north) and Milton Street (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Litlington
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough And Harrow Inn. Litlington’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.9 miles north. A little further out are Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.1 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.