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Storm damage roof report in Berwick, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Berwick, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Berwick: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates or tiles and flat roof edges peeled back.
Somewhere as small as Berwick, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Berwick (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Berwick
It is useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Around Berwick, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Berwick
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Useful tips for Berwick property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Photograph damage inside the house too
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we are asked to look at in Berwick
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Take an older house close to Church of St Stephen: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
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Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Berwick: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Berwick, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Berwick?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Berwick can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports around Berwick
Berwick lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. About 0.9 miles north lies Westenhanger Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Berwick has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Lympne Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Landlords with a home close to Westenhanger station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Berwick is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Berwick gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Stone Street, Folks Wood Way and Honeywood Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Berwick, we cover Lympne (1 mile south-west), Newingreen (1 mile north-east), Westenhanger (1 mile north), West Hythe (1 mile south) and Pedlinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Berwick
Around Berwick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Sandling Park and The Royal Oak Public House. The closest station to Berwick is Westenhanger station, about 1 mile north. A little further out are Lympne Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Hythe Museum (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.