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Ratton Village Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Ratton Village, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Parking around Ratton Village is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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How a storm damage roof report works in Ratton Village
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. 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. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and damaged ridges and hips.
In a smaller place like Ratton Village, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It helps to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Location
- Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Ratton Village
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Ratton Village, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Alfriston Clergy House lies about 4.3 miles west, so building around Ratton Village goes back a long way. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ratton Village and the surrounding area. Ratton Village is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. Brighton is in our area too.
All of BN20, BN21 and BN22 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road. Ratton Village is on the A2270, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Ratton Village, we cover Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Around Ratton Village
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion pub, Gildrege Park and Ratton School. The nearest railway station is Hampden Park station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ratton Village include Combe Hill.
Roof by roof
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.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
FAQs for Ratton Village
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ratton Village, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Ratton Village is within about 3 miles of the coast.
How do I find out if my home in Ratton Village is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What affects the price in Ratton Village
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Ratton Village, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Also near Ratton Village
What else we do in Ratton Village
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Homes in smaller places like Ratton Village can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Ratton Village?
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Common reasons to book include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Landlords with a home close to Hampden Park station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ratton Village
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
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.