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Broadstairs Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Broadstairs, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
When to book a survey in Broadstairs
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
Landlords with a home close to Broadstairs station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Storm damage roof report in Broadstairs
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates or tiles and loose or torn flashings, across flat roofs, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
In a town like Broadstairs, older houses and newer estates leak in different ways. On older roofs it is often slates, mortar and lead that has split or lifted; later homes can leak at valleys, verges and flat roofs over extensions. Knowing the cause tells you what to do next. It also tells you whether the problem is old wear or something more recent.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Broadstairs (CT10, CT9, CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Broadstairs
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Broadstairs, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you cover Broadstairs?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
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How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In Broadstairs, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Broadstairs
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. In a family home in Broadstairs, a small roof fault lets water into places you can’t see, such as the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Storm damage roof reports in Broadstairs: local notes
Broadstairs lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. With Quex Park about 4.7 miles west, Broadstairs sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westwood Cross, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. In Broadstairs, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Broadstairs is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We survey roofs across the CT10, CT9 and CT12 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as High Street, Union Square and Church Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Broadstairs include the A254 and A255, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Broadstairs
We work in homes and buildings around The Charles Dickens School, The Charles Dickens School and The Little Albion Inn. Broadstairs has its own railway station: Broadstairs station. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias