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Storm Damage Roof Report in Withdean
A careful look at the roof at your property in Withdean, with photos and a written report.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How a storm damage roof report works in Withdean
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and slipped or missing slates or tiles, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Around Withdean, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Withdean (BN1, BN3)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Withdean: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Withdean. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you look after a building such as St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Homes near green spaces such as Withdean Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Withdean is about 2 miles north-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Withdean and the rest of Brighton and Hove. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Withdean.
Storm damage roof reports in BN1 and BN3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Home Road, Croft Road and Bates Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Withdean is on the A23, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Preston (1 mile south), Westdene (1 mile north-west), Prestonville (1 mile south), Patcham (1 mile north) and Hollingdean (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east), Saltdean (6 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east) and Rottingdean (5 miles south-east).
Around Withdean
In Withdean, that means homes and buildings near Dorothy Stringer High School, Varndean College and Withdean Park and the streets around them. Withdean has its own railway station: Preston Park station. Nearby you will also find Churchill Square (1.9 miles south) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Ladies Mile.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a survey in Withdean, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Why act early in Withdean
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. On a bungalow or cottage around Withdean, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
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Common questions in Withdean
Will you come out to Withdean?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is the coastal weather around Withdean hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How do I book a survey in Withdean?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
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 before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips