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Bullockstone Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Bullockstone. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
Common questions in Bullockstone
Is Bullockstone within the area you cover?
Yes, Bullockstone is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bullockstone?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Storm damage roof report in Bullockstone
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. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you are worried about damaged flat roof membrane and damaged gutters and fascias, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Bullockstone face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Bullockstone (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Bullockstone
Bullockstone is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. 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’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Trees in and around Curtis Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Herne Bay station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Martin, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Bullockstone is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bullockstone can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Bullockstone.
We survey roofs across the CT6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Bullockstone: Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile north-east), Herne (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile north-west) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Around Bullockstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Share And Coulter Public House, Herne Bay High School and Curtis Wood. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Bullockstone includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Bullockstone can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Useful tips for Bullockstone property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Estimates of repair costs
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bullockstone
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bullockstone
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. Outbuildings and barns around Bullockstone are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.