Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Appledore, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Appledore. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Appledore: what you get
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks alike.
For a small place like Appledore, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Appledore (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Appledore
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Appledore often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Appledore: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Appledore?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Appledore is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Appledore?
Yes, Appledore is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. 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 it applies.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Towns and villages near Appledore
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Storm damage roof reports in Appledore: local notes
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Smallhythe Place about 3.9 miles west, Appledore 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you own a rental within reach of Appledore (Kent) station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Appledore, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Storm damage roof reports in TN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Appledore, we cover Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Appledore
Appledore’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Areas we cannot see safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Appledore
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias