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Storm Damage Roof Report in Northease
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Northease, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Water coming in after the storm
- Broken or displaced guttering
About our storm damage roof report in Northease
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’ve noticed roofs hit by falling trees and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Northease, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Northease (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Northease
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Northease
Landlords, agents and building managers in Northease and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
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What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Northease can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Northease
Northease is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Monk's House, about 0.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Northease. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. If you let a flat or house near Southease station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Northease is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Northease is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. Brighton is in our area too.
We work across BN7 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Iford (1 mile north-west), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west), Southover (2 miles north) and Cliffe (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (4 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Northease
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lewes and Laughton Levels and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Southease station, about 1.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Lewes Castle (2.2 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
Common roof problems in Northease
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Water coming in after the storm
If you live near a park such as Lewes and Laughton Levels, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
Northease: your questions answered
Is Northease within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Northease?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Northease is within about 4 miles of the coast.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.