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Storm damage roof report in South Malling, East Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around South Malling, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
South Malling roofs and the weather
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around South Malling has a long history of building, with Anne of Cleves House about 0.8 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
Trees in and around Railway Land shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around South Malling means lost rooms as well as repairs.
South Malling is about 1 mile north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in South Malling can all book storm damage roof reports. Our East Sussex coverage includes South Malling and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in BN7 and BN8 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Lee Road, New Road and Mill Road. With the A26 and A2029 close by, South Malling is simple for us to get to. Other places close to South Malling include Lewes (1 mile south-west), Cliffe (1 mile south-east), Southover (1 mile south), Hamsey (1 mile north) and Offham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in South Malling
Typical jobs here are in homes near Elephant and Castle pub, Priory School and Railway Land and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lewes station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Lewes Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and Lewes Castle (0.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
Storm damage roof report in South Malling: what you get
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey slate and tile slopes, flashings and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Houses in smaller places like South Malling can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. 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. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- South Malling (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like South Malling, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in South Malling
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
What else we do in South Malling
South Malling: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like South Malling?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is South Malling in the area you cover?
Yes, South Malling is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in South Malling?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What we’re asked to look at in South Malling
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
Leave it or get it looked at?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Blocked gutters on homes around South Malling overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Malling
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Malling
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.