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Storm damage roof report in Bossingham, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bossingham, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Bossingham
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and ridge tiles that have come loose, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Bossingham face open ground, 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 record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Bossingham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Bossingham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Bossingham, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Bossingham?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Bossingham
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Acrise Place about 4.9 miles south-east, Bossingham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Chartham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building such as Stelling Minnis 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.
Bossingham is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Bossingham, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT4 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Bossingham Street and Manns Hill and the roads around them. We also cover Stelling Minnis (1 mile south-west), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south), Stowting Common (4 miles south-west) and Ottinge (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Bossingham
Bossingham’s nearest station is Chartham station, about 4.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.7 miles north).
Bossingham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bossingham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Bossingham in the area you cover?
Yes, Bossingham is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
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 anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bossingham
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.