Kent · London and the South East
Anvil Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Anvil Green, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Anvil Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to Anvil Green?
Yes. Anvil Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Anvil Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
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.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You will then get the report by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Anvil Green
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Typical surveys look at damaged pots on the stack and damaged gutters and fascias, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Anvil Green, 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, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Anvil Green (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Towns and villages near Anvil Green
Also in Anvil Green
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Anvil Green
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Anvil Green
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Landlords with a home close to Chilham station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Anvil Green is about 5 miles south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. We survey roofs in Anvil Green and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across CT4 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Petham (2 miles north-east), Garlinge Green (2 miles north), Mystole (3 miles north), Upper Hardres (3 miles east) and Shalmsford Street (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-east) and Whitstable (10 miles north).
Near you in Anvil Green
We work in homes and buildings around Compasses Inn, among other places. The closest station to Anvil Green is Chilham station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Anvil Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- 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
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.