Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Roedean Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Roedean, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Roedean, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Roedean: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at damaged gutters and fascias and water coming in after the storm, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Roedean, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Roedean (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Roedean
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Wind, rain and roofs in Roedean
Roedean lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. With Royal Pavilion about 1.9 miles west, Roedean sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building like St Mark's 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 such as St Mark's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Roedean is about 2 miles east of Carlton Hill, in Brighton and Hove. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Roedean for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Roedean is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover for storm damage roof reports.
Surveys in BN2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Peel Road, Cliff Road and Henley Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Ovingdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile east), Saltdean (3 miles east), East Saltdean (3 miles east) and Falmer (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles west), Seven Dials (3 miles north-west), Hollingdean (3 miles north-west) and Prestonville (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Roedean
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Mary's Hall, Whitehawk Hill and Longhill High School and the streets around them. Roedean’s nearest station is Brighton station, roughly 2.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find French Convalescent Home (0.5 miles west) and Churchill Square (2.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Common questions in Roedean
Do you cover smaller places like Roedean?
Yes, Roedean is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Roedean is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Common roof problems in Roedean
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
If you live near a park such as Whitehawk Hill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
Nearby places to Roedean
What else we do in Roedean
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings