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Rock-a-Nore Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Rock-a-Nore and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
About our storm damage roof report in Rock-a-Nore
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. 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. If you’ve noticed new damp or leaks inside and roofs hit by falling trees, we can find out what’s behind it.
In older homes around places like Rock-a-Nore, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. 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. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Rock-a-Nore (TN34, TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Rock-a-Nore property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. 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.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Rock-a-Nore, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. 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.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Rock-a-Nore, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we’re asked to look at in Rock-a-Nore
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey will not cover
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Storm damage roof reports in Rock-a-Nore: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Rock-a-Nore, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you live in an older home near Ebenezer Particular Baptist Chapel, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Landlords with a home close to Ore station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Rock-a-Nore is about 2 miles south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Rock-a-Nore and nearby. Rock-a-Nore is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN34 and TN35 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Crown Lane, Croft Road and Queens Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Rock-a-Nore include Hastings Old Town (1 mile north-west), Belmont (1 mile north-west), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (13 miles west).
Near you in Rock-a-Nore
In Rock-a-Nore, that means homes and buildings near The Dolphin pub, Linton Gardens and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea. Also close by are William Parker Sports College (1.8 miles north-west) and University School (1 mile west). The closest station to Rock-a-Nore is Ore station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Flower Makers Museum (less than half a mile west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Rock-a-Nore: your questions answered
Is my home in Rock-a-Nore listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Rock-a-Nore, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Rock-a-Nore
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs