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Storm Damage Roof Report in Badlesmere
Need a storm damage roof report in Badlesmere? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Water coming in after the storm
Common roof problems in Badlesmere
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you live in an older home near Church of St Leonard, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Storm damage roof report in Badlesmere
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Common reasons to book are roofs hit by falling trees and ridge tiles that have come loose, across slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
For a small place like Badlesmere, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
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.
- Location
- Badlesmere (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A price for the repairs
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Common questions in Badlesmere
Is Badlesmere within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Badlesmere in the area you cover?
Yes, Badlesmere is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Badlesmere as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Badlesmere?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we’ll record the rest.
Storm damage roof reports around Badlesmere
With Belmont House and Gardens about 1.9 miles north-west, Badlesmere sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sheldwich Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Badlesmere is about 4 miles south of Preston, in Kent. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Badlesmere. Badlesmere is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the ME13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Sheldwich Lees (1 mile north), Sheldwich (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west), Throwley Forstal (1 mile west) and North Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (9 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Around Badlesmere
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Red Lion pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Selling station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.4 miles east).
What we do, step by step
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 typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Badlesmere can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Badlesmere, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.