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Storm Damage Roof Report in Ore
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Ore, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Ore
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Typical surveys look at flat roof edges peeled back and damaged pots on the stack, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
Around Ore, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Ore
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. With lower homes, common in places like Ore, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Ore
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
For businesses in and around places such as Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ore
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Ore
Is Ore within the area you cover?
Yes, Ore is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ore?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
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.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Ore
Ore lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Ore station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Christ Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Ore, the roof can be surveyed. Ore is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN35 and TN34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane. If you’re just outside Ore, we cover Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
Around Ore
Typical jobs here are in homes near Speckled Wood, Hastings Academy and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ore station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Ore is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at 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
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs