Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Stanmer
Independent storm damage roof reports in Stanmer. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Stanmer
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We are often asked to look into cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and gutters pulled loose in the wind, on gutters and fascias, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Stanmer, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Stanmer (BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Stanmer needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Stanmer, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Stanmer: your questions answered
Is Stanmer within the area you cover?
Yes. Stanmer is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Stanmer, 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.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Places near Stanmer
Also in Stanmer
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Stanmer
Stanmer is within about 4 miles of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Preston Manor & Gardens, about 2.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stanmer. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Coldean Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Trees in and around Stanmer Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Stanmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We survey roofs in Stanmer and the rest of Brighton and Hove, as part of our work across London and South East England. Stanmer is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Here we cover the BN1 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Stanmer include Hollingbury (1 mile south-west), Moulsecoomb (2 miles south), Bevendean (2 miles south), Patcham (2 miles west) and Hollingdean (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (4 miles south-west), Hove (4 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south) and West Hill (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Stanmer
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stanmer Park, University of Sussex Library and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy. The nearest railway station is Falmer station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Clayton Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Churchill Square (3.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stanmer
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Common roof problems in Stanmer
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Landlords with a home close to Falmer station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see