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Storm damage roof report in Pett, East Sussex
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Pett. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Pett
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Typical surveys look at lead lifted at abutments and damaged pots on the stack, across flat roofs, gutters and fascias and flashings.
Being in a small place like Pett makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Pett (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Pett
Pett lies within about 1 mile of the sea. 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 Lamb House, about 4.7 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Pett goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Three Oaks station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Pett is about 5 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Pett can all book storm damage roof reports. Pett is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN35. You’ll find streets like Elms Lane, Pett Road and Chick Hill. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Fairlight Cove (1 mile south), Friar's Hill (1 mile west), Guestling Green (2 miles west), Fairlight (2 miles south-west) and Guestling (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (5 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-west), Belmont (4 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles west).
Around Pett
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Three Oaks station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Pett
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Towns and villages near Pett
Other services in Pett
When to book a survey in Pett
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. 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.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mary & St Peter, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Pett and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Pett questions
Do you cover smaller places like Pett?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Pett?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Pett is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Pett?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. For an older or listed building in a place like Pett, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Pett
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Pett often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.