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Storm damage roof report in Wickstreet, East Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Wickstreet, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Wickstreet
With Michelham Priory about 1.2 miles east, Wickstreet sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bede's Prep School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Pancras, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Roofs in Wickstreet get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage includes Wickstreet and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN26 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Near you in Wickstreet
Typical jobs here are in homes near Park Mead Primary School and The Plough Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). The countryside around Wickstreet includes Firle Beacon.
Storm damage roof report in Wickstreet
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you are worried about damaged flat roof membrane and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Wickstreet, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Wickstreet?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you let a flat or house near Berwick (Sussex) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wickstreet
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Wickstreet: your questions answered
Is Wickstreet in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Wickstreet is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Wickstreet listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Why it is worth a survey now in Wickstreet
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Around Wickstreet, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
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. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A report with photographs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Wickstreet, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.