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Storm damage roof report in Boughton Lees, Kent
Storm damage roof reports in Boughton Lees from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
What we are asked to look at in Boughton Lees
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
If you let a flat or house near Wye station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Boughton Lees
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are often asked to look into lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and new damp or leaks inside, across flashings, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Boughton Lees, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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 whatever is safely visible 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Boughton Lees (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Boughton Lees
Will you come out to Boughton Lees?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Boughton Lees?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Boughton Lees as anywhere else.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Boughton Lees?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- How your policy defines a storm
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Why it’s worth a survey now in Boughton Lees
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Around Boughton Lees, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
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.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Boughton Lees
With Godinton House about 3.4 miles south-west, Boughton Lees sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take a building like Towers School and Sixth Form Centre: 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 Saint Christopher's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Boughton Lees is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Boughton Lees is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Boughton Lees and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
We cover every part of the TN25 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Wye Road, Pilgrims Way and Faversham Road. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Kennington (2 miles south), Bockhanger (2 miles south-west), Potters Corner (2 miles south-west), Westwell (2 miles west) and Godinton (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Around Boughton Lees
In Boughton Lees, that means homes and buildings near Flying Horse Inn, among other places. The closest station to Boughton Lees is Wye station, roughly 1.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles south) and County Square (2.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Hatch Park.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Boughton Lees, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, 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.
- 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’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
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, which helps when we check the roof.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.