Kent · London and the South East
Aldington Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Aldington from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
What we’re asked to look at in Aldington
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Look out for signs like these:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If you look after a building such as Aldington Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Storm damage roof report in Aldington
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We are often asked to look into damaged ridges and hips and new damp or leaks inside, across ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Aldington face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Aldington (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Why it is worth a survey now in Aldington
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. In a place like Aldington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Aldington
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Aldington: your questions answered
Is Aldington within the area you cover?
Yes, Aldington is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Aldington?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What affects the price in Aldington
To price your survey, we check:
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Storm damage roof reports around Aldington
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. With Westenhanger Castle about 3.9 miles east, Aldington sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Ham Street station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take an older house close to Church of St Martin: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Aldington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Aldington and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN25. You will find streets such as Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Aldington
In Aldington, that means homes and buildings near Walnut Tree Inn and Poulton Wood, among other places. Aldington’s nearest station is Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Aldington includes Hatch Park.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Aldington
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Aldington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.