Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Rottingdean Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Rottingdean from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
About our storm damage roof report in Rottingdean
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates or tiles and roofs hit by falling trees, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Rottingdean often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Rottingdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Rottingdean
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If you let a flat or house near Moulsecoomb station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
FAQs for Rottingdean
Is Rottingdean within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Rottingdean, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Rottingdean?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows by email.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rottingdean
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Other services in Rottingdean
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Leaks and storm damage in Rottingdean
Rottingdean is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Royal Pavilion, about 3.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rottingdean. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you look after a building such as Longhill High School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Rottingdean is about 3 miles west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in Rottingdean, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Rottingdean is one of the places in Brighton and Hove we cover for storm damage roof reports.
All of BN2 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Longhill Road, New Barn Road and Court Ord Road. Other places close to Rottingdean include Ovingdean (1 mile west), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (6 miles west), Hove (5 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles west) and West Hill (4 miles west).
Around Rottingdean
Around Rottingdean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ovingdean Hall School, Our Lady of Lourdes RC School and Beacon Hill and the streets around them. Rottingdean’s nearest station is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 3.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Churchill Square (3.6 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Rottingdean includes Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Rottingdean needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.