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Storm Damage Roof Report in Barnsole
Storm damage roof reports across Barnsole, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
What we’re asked to look at in Barnsole
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. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Take an older house close to Church of St James: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Storm damage roof report in Barnsole
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 aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We are frequently asked to look into gutters pulled loose in the wind and holes or cracks caused by debris, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Barnsole 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Barnsole (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Barnsole
Do you cover Barnsole?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Barnsole?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Storm damage roof reports in Barnsole: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 2 miles south-west lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Barnsole has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For landlords with property near Adisham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Barnsole is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We survey roofs in Barnsole and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Barnsole and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across CT3 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Mill Lane, Meadow Gardens and Mill Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Staple (1 mile north-west), Flemings (1 mile east), Durlock (1 mile north), Hammill Park (1 mile south-east) and Twitham (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Barnsole
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Black Pig Inn. The nearest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Barnsole, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Barnsole
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Barnsole, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Barnsole, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips