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Storm Damage Roof Report in Buttsole
Storm damage roof reports around Buttsole, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Why get it checked now?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Outbuildings and barns around Buttsole 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.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Buttsole
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Buttsole
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’re worried about lead lifted at abutments and slates and tiles blown off the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias alike.
Many homes in small places like Buttsole face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Buttsole (CT13, CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Buttsole
Is my home in Buttsole listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Buttsole within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Buttsole?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Buttsole
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Take a building like Eastry Church of England Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Storm damage roof reports around Buttsole
Buttsole lies within about 5 miles 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. About 3.5 miles west lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Buttsole has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Trees in and around Ham Fen shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Bookings from Buttsole are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Buttsole. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CT13 and CT14 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Buttsole: Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Buttsole
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sandwich Technology School, Ham Fen and The Five Bells pub, among other places. The closest station to Buttsole is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Buttsole includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Nearby places to Buttsole
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What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Buttsole needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.