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Storm damage roof report in Boughton under Blean, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Boughton under Blean, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof reports for Boughton under Blean homes and businesses
Storm damage roof reports around Boughton under Blean
Boughton under Blean is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you look after a building like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live near a park like Mount Ephraim Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take an older house close to St Barnabas: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Boughton under Blean is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Boughton under Blean is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on London Road, The Street and The Crescent and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Hickmans Green (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (1 mile south), Dunkirk (1 mile east), Oversland (1 mile south) and South Street (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Around Boughton under Blean
In Boughton under Blean, that means homes and buildings near Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Queens Head pub. The nearest railway station is Selling station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.2 miles east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Boughton under Blean
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and flat roof edges peeled back, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Boughton under Blean, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Boughton under Blean (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Boughton under Blean
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Boughton under Blean. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Useful tips for Boughton under Blean property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
FAQs for Boughton under Blean
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boughton under Blean?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Boughton under Blean?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Boughton under Blean
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Boughton under Blean can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Boughton under Blean, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes