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Storm damage roof report in Rye Foreign, East Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Rye Foreign, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Rye Foreign: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. Common reasons to book are damage from fallen branches or debris and flat roof edges peeled back, across gutters and fascias, flashings and flat roofs.
Being in a small place like Rye Foreign makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Rye Foreign (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Rye Foreign
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Older cottages and farmhouses around Rye Foreign can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Rye Foreign
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Also near Rye Foreign
What else we do in Rye Foreign
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
FAQs for Rye Foreign
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Rye Foreign, 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.
Will you come out to Rye Foreign?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Leaks and storm damage in Rye Foreign
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Rye Foreign, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Historic houses such as Lamb House, about 1.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Rye Foreign goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Rye station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like Peasmarsh Church of England 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 The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Rye Foreign is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Rye Foreign, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our East Sussex coverage includes Rye Foreign. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Rye Foreign: Iden (1 mile north-east), Playden (1 mile east), Houghton Green (2 miles east), Rye (2 miles south-east) and East Guldeford (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Rye Foreign
We work in homes and buildings around Rye College and The Horse And Cart Inn. Rye Foreign’s nearest station is Rye station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.9 miles south-east) and Ypres Tower (2 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Flatropers Wood.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Rye Foreign can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes