Kent · London and the South East
Arpinge Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Arpinge, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in Arpinge: what you get
Wear and tear is typically 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 are worried about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and slipped or missing slates or tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Arpinge often stand in the open, 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Arpinge (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Arpinge, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Arpinge roofs and the weather
Arpinge is within about 3 miles of the coast. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 2.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Arpinge goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St Oswald's Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building like Harcourt Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Folkestone West station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Surveys in Arpinge work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in CT18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Near you in Arpinge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cat & Custard Pot pub. The nearest railway station is Folkestone West station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Arpinge includes Cheriton Hill.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Arpinge questions
Will you come out to Arpinge?
Yes, Arpinge 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 is useful to know about access.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Arpinge, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.