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Storm damage roof report in Seven Dials, Brighton and Hove
Storm damage roof reports around Seven Dials, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Blocked gutters on homes around Seven Dials overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Seven Dials
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged gutters and fascias.
In a smaller place like Seven Dials, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Seven Dials (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
FAQs for Seven Dials
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Seven Dials, 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Seven Dials?
Yes, Seven Dials is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
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What a storm damage roof report does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs 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. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Common roof problems in Seven Dials
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Homes near green spaces like St. Ann's Well Gardens can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What insurance they carry
Storm damage roof reports in Seven Dials: local notes
Seven Dials is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Brighton station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For an older house near a landmark like St Luke's Church Prestonville, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Seven Dials is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Seven Dials can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Seven Dials is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we work.
Every address in BN1, BN3 and BN50 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Dyke Road, Powis Road and York Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A2010, Seven Dials is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Seven Dials include West Hill (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Hanover (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (6 miles east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Seven Dials has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Seven Dials
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stanford Junior School, The Cow pub and St. Ann's Well Gardens, among other places. Seven Dials has its own railway station: Brighton station. Nearby you’ll also find Montefiore Hospital (within half a mile west) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.6 miles north). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to Seven Dials is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know 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 is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.