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Storm Damage Roof Report in Norlington
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Norlington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Norlington
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged flat roof membrane and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
For a small place like Norlington, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Norlington (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Norlington?
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
Landlords, agents and block managers in Norlington
Landlords, agents and building managers in Norlington and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Norlington
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Leaks and storm damage in Norlington
Glyndebourne, about 1.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Norlington. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take a building like Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Lewes station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Norlington is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cover Norlington and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Norlington is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports. Brighton is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in BN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Norlington Lane and Norlington Court and the roads around them. Other places close to Norlington include Broyle Side (1 mile east), Upper Wellingham (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-west), Barcombe (2 miles north-west) and Rose Hill (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north).
Near you in Norlington
We work in homes and buildings around Ringmer Primary and Nursery School and The Anchor pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Norlington is Lewes station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.2 miles south-west) and Lewes Castle (2.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Norlington, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Towns and villages near Norlington
What else we do in Norlington
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Norlington: your questions answered
Is Norlington in the area you cover?
Yes, Norlington is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Norlington within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.