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Storm damage roof report in Wannock, East Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Wannock, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in Wannock
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Common reasons to book are damaged gutters and fascias and damaged pots on the stack, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
Many homes in small places like Wannock face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Wannock (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Wannock
Is my home in Wannock listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Wannock?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in 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, which you can pass to your insurer.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Wannock?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. In a small place like Wannock, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Wannock
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Also in Wannock
Storm damage roof reports around Wannock
Wannock lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Polegate station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Historic houses such as Alfriston Clergy House, about 3.4 miles west, show how far back building around Wannock goes. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. If you live in an older home near St Wilfrid, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Wannock is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wannock is one of many places we visit across East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage includes Wannock and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in BN26 is covered for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Wannock Road, Lancing Way and Mortimer Gardens and the roads around them. Other places close to Wannock include Lower Willingdon (1 mile south-east), Filching (1 mile south-west), Polegate (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile west) and Willingdon (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
What’s near Wannock
We work in homes and buildings around Horse & Groom pub and Willingdon Primary School. Wannock’s nearest station is Polegate station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Burlough Castle (2.8 miles west) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Combe Hill.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Wannock
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Wannock, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the 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. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.