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Telham Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Telham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Telham: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Common reasons to book are flat roof edges peeled back and loose or torn flashings, across flashings, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Telham makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Telham (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Telham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
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What else we do in Telham
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. In a small place like Telham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Telham, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
Telham questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Telham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Telham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Telham
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
The streets around a church like Chapel of the Ascension are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Storm damage roof reports around Telham
Telham lies within about 5 miles of the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Durhamford Manor, about 2.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Telham. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Telham means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Telham is about 4 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Telham, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Telham is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Hastings Road, Starr's Green Lane and Starrs Mead, and we cover them all. With the A2100 close by, Telham is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Kent Street (2 miles east), Sedlescombe (2 miles north-east), Whatlington (2 miles north), Westfield (3 miles east) and Swaile's Green (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-east) and Polegate (13 miles south-west).
Around Telham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Black Horse Public House, among other places. Telham’s nearest station is Battle station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Hastings Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.