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Westham Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Westham.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Westham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
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 phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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How a storm damage roof report works in Westham
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are slates and tiles blown off the roof and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
In a village or hamlet like Westham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Westham (BN24)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Westham
Also in Westham
Storm damage roof reports around Westham
Westham lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Westham is about 3 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Westham can all book storm damage roof reports. Across East Sussex, we cover Westham. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN24 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Linkway and Rattle Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Jenkins' Green (1 mile north-west), Pevensey (1 mile east), Langney (1 mile south), Pevensey Bay (2 miles east) and Wartling (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south-west), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Westham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bishop Bell School and The Heron pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Westham itself: Pevensey & Westham station. A little further out are Pevensey Castle (0.6 miles east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Combe Hill.
Questions from Westham
Is Westham within the area you cover?
Yes. Westham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is the coastal weather around Westham hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not 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.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
When to book a survey in Westham
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For landlords with property near Pevensey & Westham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- A price for the repairs
- How your policy defines a storm
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings