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Storm damage roof report in Whatlington, East Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Whatlington, with photos and a written report.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
About our storm damage roof report in Whatlington
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and people most often book us about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Somewhere as small as Whatlington, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Whatlington (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Whatlington
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Outbuildings and barns around Whatlington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Whatlington
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 can pick up problems like:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
If you own a rental within reach of Battle station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you will get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
Storm damage roof reports in Whatlington: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Durhamford Manor, about 0.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Whatlington. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you live in an older home near St Mary Magdalene's Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Take a building like Vinehall School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Bookings from Whatlington are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Whatlington is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN33 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Around Whatlington
We work in homes and buildings around Claverham Community College and The Royal Oak Inn. The closest station to Whatlington is Battle station, roughly 1.9 miles south. Nearby you will also find Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Whatlington questions
Is my home in Whatlington listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Whatlington?
Yes, Whatlington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
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What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Whatlington needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings