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Storm Damage Roof Report in Bonnington
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Bonnington.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
How a storm damage roof report works in Bonnington
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. 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 can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Typical surveys look at flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, on chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Bonnington, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Bonnington (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Bonnington
To price your survey, we look at:
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Bonnington often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The outcome of a claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Bonnington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bonnington?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Bonnington in the area you cover?
Yes, Bonnington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Bonnington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Bonnington?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Useful tips for Bonnington property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Leaks and storm damage in Bonnington
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 4.4 miles east lies Westenhanger Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Bonnington 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Poulton Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building such as Aldington Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live in an older home near Church of St Rumwold, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Bonnington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Bonnington, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Bonnington and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of TN25 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on Cherry Orchard Lane and Bourne Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Bonnington, we cover Aldington (1 mile north-east), Clap Hill (1 mile north-east), Aldington Frith (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-east) and Postling Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (10 miles east) and Wincheap (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bonnington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Poulton Wood and Walnut Tree Inn. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Lympne Castle (4.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.