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Storm damage roof report in Preston, Brighton and Hove
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Preston, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Storm damage roof report in Preston: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and people most frequently book us about gutters pulled loose in the wind and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Around Preston, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Preston (BN1, BN3, BN88)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Preston
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Homes around Preston frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Preston
Is my home in Preston 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 is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Preston?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Preston is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we’ll record the rest.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Leaks and storm damage in Preston
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Preston, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you look after a building like St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Preston Manor & Gardens, about 0.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Preston. On older roofs nearby, leaks frequently trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Preston is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Preston is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Preston is one of the places in Brighton and Hove where we work.
All of BN1, BN3 and BN88 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Home Road, Bates Road and Loder Road and the roads around them. With the A23 close by, Preston is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Preston include Withdean (1 mile north), Prestonville (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile east), Seven Dials (1 mile south) and West Hill (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Saltdean (6 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles south-east) and Ovingdean (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Preston
We work in homes and buildings around Preston Park, The Crown and Anchor Inn and Varndean College. Preston has its own railway station: Preston Park station. Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (1.5 miles south) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.5 miles south). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Ladies Mile.
Towns and villages near Preston
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Preston
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey will not cover
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Why act early in Preston
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Around Preston, 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 will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.