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Storm damage roof report in Barfrestone, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Barfrestone, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Stains appearing after strong winds
How a storm damage roof report works in Barfrestone
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We are frequently asked to look into roofs hit by falling trees and broken or displaced guttering, on flashings, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
Being in a small place like Barfrestone makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Barfrestone (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Barfrestone
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
The streets around a church like Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
What affects the price in Barfrestone
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Barfrestone, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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’s 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.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Towns and villages near Barfrestone
What else we do in Barfrestone
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords and agents in Barfrestone book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Why act early in Barfrestone
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Barfrestone
- 20+ years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
Questions from Barfrestone
Do you cover Barfrestone?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Barfrestone?
Yes, Barfrestone is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
What does a storm damage report cost?
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.
Storm damage roof reports in Barfrestone: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 2.7 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Barfrestone goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Shepherds Well station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Barfrestone is about 5 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Roofs in Barfrestone get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Barfrestone is one of the places in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CT15. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Frogham (1 mile north-west), Elvington (1 mile east), Nonington (1 mile north-west), Snowdown (2 miles north-west) and Woolage Village (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (5 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Barfrestone
Barfrestone’s nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (5.5 miles south-east).