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Storm damage roof report in Appledore Heath, Kent
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- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Storm damage roof report in Appledore Heath
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Appledore Heath, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Appledore Heath (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Appledore Heath
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Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Appledore Heath roofs and the weather
With Smallhythe Place about 3.6 miles west, Appledore Heath sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Appledore Heath and the surrounding area. Appledore Heath is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN26 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Appledore Heath, we cover Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Appledore Heath
The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). The countryside around Appledore Heath includes Orlestone Forest.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Appledore Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us 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 loft space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Appledore Heath
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords and letting agents in Appledore Heath book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Appledore Heath: your questions answered
Is Appledore Heath within the area you cover?
Yes. Appledore Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Appledore Heath?
Yes, Appledore Heath is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
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 when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.