Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Bekesbourne Hill
A careful look at the roof at your property in Bekesbourne Hill, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- New damp or leaks inside
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
About our storm damage roof report in Bekesbourne Hill
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you are worried about damaged ridges and hips and loose or torn flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips alike.
Many homes in small places like Bekesbourne Hill face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Bekesbourne Hill (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bekesbourne Hill
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Bekesbourne Hill questions
Is Bekesbourne Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Bekesbourne Hill is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Bekesbourne Hill?
Yes, Bekesbourne Hill is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Bekesbourne Hill
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
Homes near green spaces like Chequer's Wood and Old Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Wind, rain and roofs in Bekesbourne Hill
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 4.1 miles east lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Bekesbourne Hill has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Bekesbourne station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Bekesbourne Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. In Bekesbourne Hill, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Bekesbourne Hill.
We work across CT4 for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Bekesbourne Hill and Oakleigh Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Patrixbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north-east) and Bishopsbourne (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Around Bekesbourne Hill
In Bekesbourne Hill, that means homes and buildings near Chequer's Wood and Old Park and St. Anselm's Catholic School. Bekesbourne Hill has its own railway station: Bekesbourne station. A little further out are Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bekesbourne Hill include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Bekesbourne Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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What you can safely check yourself
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.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.