Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Breach, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Breach, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
How a storm damage roof report works in Breach
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about broken or displaced guttering and damaged pots on the stack.
Somewhere as small as Breach, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Breach (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Breach
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll 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. Acrise Place, about 3.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Breach. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you let a flat or house near Snowdown station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Breach is about 5 miles north of Hawkinge, in Kent. Roofs in Breach get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Breach, we cover Lodge Lees (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Wootton (2 miles south-east), Shelvin (2 miles east) and Selsted (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles north-west) and Deal (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Breach
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Palm Tree Inn and Jumping Downs, among other places. Breach’s nearest station is Snowdown station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
Questions from Breach
Do you cover smaller places like Breach?
Yes, Breach is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Breach in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Breach as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What else we do in Breach
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
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.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Breach often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
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 phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Why act early in Breach
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. For an older or listed building in a place like Breach, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Breach
- Photos and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
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.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Breach
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Homes near green spaces like Jumping Downs can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks