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Telscombe Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Telscombe. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Telscombe
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’re worried about holes or cracks caused by debris and stains appearing after strong winds, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs alike.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Telscombe can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Telscombe (BN10, BN2, BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Common roof problems in Telscombe
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Lawrence: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Towns and villages near Telscombe
Other services in Telscombe
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Leaks and storm damage in Telscombe
Telscombe is within about 1 mile of the coast. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Historic houses such as Monk's House, about 2.7 miles north-east, show how far back building around Telscombe goes. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. If you look after a building such as Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Telscombe is about 6 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Telscombe and the surrounding area. Across East Sussex, we cover Telscombe and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We work across BN10, BN2 and BN7 for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Tor Road, View Road and Firle Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Telscombe, we cover East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west), Piddinghoe (2 miles east), Rodmell (2 miles north-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (12 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
What’s near Telscombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Peacehaven Community School and Smugglers Rest pub. The closest station to Telscombe is Southease station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Lewes Castle (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Telscombe
Do you cover smaller places like Telscombe?
Yes, Telscombe is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Telscombe?
It can do. Telscombe is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Homes in smaller places like Telscombe can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Parking around Telscombe is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.