Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Patcham Storm Damage Roof Report
Need a storm damage roof report in Patcham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Storm damage roof report in Patcham: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have come loose and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Older cottages and houses around Patcham may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are frequently the first clues.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Patcham (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Patcham
Will you come out to Patcham?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Patcham listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Common roof problems in Patcham
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you live near a park such as Withdean Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Patcham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Towns and villages near Patcham
Other services in Patcham
Why get it checked now?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Around Patcham, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Patcham
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Patcham
Patcham is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
With Preston Manor & Gardens about 1.5 miles south, the area around Patcham has a long history. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. If you run a business near Churchill Square, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Patcham is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. In Patcham, as across Brighton and Hove, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in BN1 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Vale Avenue and Eldred Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Waterhall (1 mile north-west), Westdene (1 mile south-west), Hollingbury (1 mile east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (4 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Patcham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Withdean Park, Patcham High School and The Dharma Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Patcham is Preston Park station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Clayton Castle (3.1 miles north) and Brighton Transport Museum (1.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.