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Storm Damage Roof Report in Pevensey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Pevensey. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in Pevensey
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. 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. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water coming in after the storm and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
For a small place like Pevensey, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Pevensey (BN24)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Pevensey, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 loft space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Common questions in Pevensey
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pevensey?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Pevensey?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- File receipts for anything you pay for
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Places near Pevensey
Also in Pevensey
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.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Wind, rain and roofs in Pevensey
Pevensey lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a building like Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. The streets around a church like St. Nicolas Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Pevensey is about 3 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. In Pevensey, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: BN24. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Lane and Bridge End, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Pevensey: Pevensey Bay (1 mile south-east), Westham (1 mile west), Jenkins' Green (1 mile west), Langney (2 miles south-west) and Normans' Bay (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-west), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Pevensey
We work in homes and buildings around Bishop Bell School and The Smugglers' Inn, among other places. There is a railway station in Pevensey itself: Pevensey Bay station. Nearby you’ll also find Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (within half a mile west) and Pevensey Castle (within half a mile west). For a walk, there’s Gillham Wood and Combe Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Pevensey?
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
For landlords with property near Pevensey Bay station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
- When you’ll get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report