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Whitehawk Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Whitehawk, with photos and a clear written report.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
- New damp or leaks inside
Whitehawk questions
Will you come out to Whitehawk?
Yes, Whitehawk is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is the coastal weather around Whitehawk hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
About our storm damage roof report in Whitehawk
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. 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. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings alike.
Houses in smaller places like Whitehawk can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Whitehawk (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Whitehawk, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is 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.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Whitehawk
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Common roof problems in Whitehawk
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
If you live near a park like Whitehawk Hill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Storm damage roof reports in Whitehawk: local notes
Whitehawk is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. With Royal Pavilion about 1.4 miles west, Whitehawk sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like City Academy Whitehawk, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to St Cuthman's: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Whitehawk is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whitehawk is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Whitehawk.
Every address in BN2 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Peel Road, Manor Road and Craven Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Whitehawk include Kemptown (1 mile south-west), Hanover (1 mile west), Carlton Hill (1 mile west), Bevendean (1 mile north) and Brighton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (5 miles north-west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Whitehawk
In Whitehawk, that means homes and buildings near St Mary's Hall, Whitehawk Hill and Longhill High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Whitehawk is Brighton station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Brighton Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Sussex County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.