Kent · London and the South East
Aylesham Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Aylesham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Aylesham is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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About our storm damage roof report in Aylesham
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’ve noticed slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older cottages and houses around Aylesham may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Aylesham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Aylesham
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
For landlords with property near Aylesham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Aylesham
Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 1.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Aylesham goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you live in an older home near St Peter, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you look after a building like Aylesham Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether the building in Aylesham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Aylesham is one of the places in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CT3. Whether your property is on Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Aylesham include Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Aylesham
Aylesham has its own railway station: Aylesham station. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Questions from Aylesham
Will you come out to Aylesham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Aylesham in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What do I do if water is coming in?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks