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Alkham Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Alkham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Alkham
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about roofs hit by falling trees and damaged pots on the stack.
For a small place like Alkham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Alkham (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Alkham
Will you come out to Alkham?
Yes. Alkham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Alkham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are 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 applicable.
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.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Useful tips for Alkham property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Alkham frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Alkham roofs and the weather
Alkham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Acrise Place, about 3.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Alkham. 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.
Living close to Sladden Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Kearsney station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Anthony the Martyr, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. In Alkham, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Alkham is one of the places in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CT15. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow. We also cover South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Alkham
Around Alkham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sladden Wood. The nearest railway station is Kearsney station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Alkham includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
More services for Alkham
Landlord and commercial surveys in Alkham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Letting agents and landlords in Alkham book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.