Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in West Hill
Storm damage roof reports in West Hill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in West Hill: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are broken or displaced guttering and damaged ridges and hips.
Older cottages and houses around West Hill may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- West Hill (BN1, BN3, BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords and agents in West Hill book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
West Hill questions
Is West Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in West Hill is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Wind, rain and roofs in West Hill
West Hill is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Trees in and around St. Ann's Well Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church like Galeed Strict Baptist Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
West Hill is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. In West Hill, as across Brighton and Hove, every roof gets the same careful survey. West Hill is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we work for storm damage roof reports.
Every address in BN1, BN3 and BN2 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Powis Road, North Road and York Avenue. You will find West Hill on the A2010, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Seven Dials (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Prestonville (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Carlton Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (5 miles east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). West Hill is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Landmarks near West Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brighton Girls, The Cow pub and Academy of Creative Training. There’s a railway station in West Hill itself: Brighton station. A little further out are Churchill Square (0.5 miles south) and Montefiore Hospital (0.5 miles west). Not far away are Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Places near West Hill
Also in West Hill
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Useful tips for West Hill property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around West Hill, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in West Hill
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
With Royal Pavilion about 0.6 miles south-east, the area around West Hill has a long history. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.