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Storm damage roof report in Lower Willingdon, East Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Lower Willingdon, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Lower Willingdon
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey flat roofs, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Houses in smaller places like Lower Willingdon can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Lower Willingdon (BN20, BN22, BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Lower Willingdon
Lower Willingdon is within about 4 miles of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Historic houses like Alfriston Clergy House, about 4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Lower Willingdon goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Polegate station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Wilfrid, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Lower Willingdon is about 2 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Roofs in Lower Willingdon get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Lower Willingdon and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in BN20, BN22 and BN26 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Freshwater Square, Willingdon Court and The Triangle and the roads around them. Other places close to Lower Willingdon include Willingdon (1 mile south-east), Wannock (1 mile north-west), Polegate (1 mile north), Filching (1 mile west) and Folkington (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Lower Willingdon
In Lower Willingdon, that means homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf Inn and Willingdon Community School. The closest station to Lower Willingdon is Polegate station, roughly 0.9 miles north. A little further out are Burlough Castle (3.5 miles west) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.2 miles west). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Also near Lower Willingdon
Also in Lower Willingdon
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a smaller place like Lower Willingdon, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Lower Willingdon
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What we are asked to look at in Lower Willingdon
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
Anyone responsible for a site like Willingdon Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
FAQs for Lower Willingdon
How do I find out if my home in Lower Willingdon is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Is Lower Willingdon within the area you cover?
Yes. Lower Willingdon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
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, for you to give to your insurer.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.