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Sedlescombe Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Sedlescombe? You can book a storm damage roof report in Sedlescombe and across East Sussex.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sedlescombe
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sedlescombe and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Storm damage roof report in Sedlescombe
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Common reasons to book are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and water coming in after the storm, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Sedlescombe face open ground, 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Sedlescombe can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Sedlescombe
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses like Durhamford Manor, about 0.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Sedlescombe goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Battle station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We visit Sedlescombe as part of our work across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Sedlescombe
The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Sedlescombe
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Questions from Sedlescombe
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sedlescombe?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Sedlescombe?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Sedlescombe as anywhere else.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Also near Sedlescombe
Other services in Sedlescombe
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Sedlescombe?
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
We are often asked to look at:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
Take a building like Sedlescombe CofE Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Outbuildings and barns around Sedlescombe are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.