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Trolliloes Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Trolliloes? You can book a storm damage roof report in Trolliloes and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check your policy for how to report damage
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Storm damage roof report in Trolliloes: 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 ridges and hips, flashings and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose or torn flashings and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Being in a small place like Trolliloes makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Trolliloes (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
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. Around Trolliloes, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Trolliloes
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Storm damage roof reports around Trolliloes
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, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. The wider area around Trolliloes has a long history of building, with Horselunges Manor about 3.7 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Around Trolliloes, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Trolliloes is about 4 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Trolliloes, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across East Sussex, we cover Trolliloes and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN27 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Trolliloes Lane and New Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Trolliloes: Bodle Street Green (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles north), Brownbread Street (3 miles east), Dallington (3 miles north-east) and The Pound (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Trolliloes
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (3.7 miles north-west) and Old Castle (2.8 miles north-east).
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Trolliloes can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What affects the price in Trolliloes
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been 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.
Also near Trolliloes
Other services in Trolliloes
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
FAQs for Trolliloes
Is Trolliloes within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Trolliloes is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.