Kent · London and the South East
Capel-le-Ferne Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Capel-le-Ferne. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Capel-le-Ferne?
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Take an older house close to St Radigund: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
About our storm damage roof report in Capel-le-Ferne
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is 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 are often asked to look into damaged gutters and fascias and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Capel-le-Ferne frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Capel-le-Ferne (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Capel-le-Ferne
Other services in Capel-le-Ferne
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Estimates of repair costs
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Wind, rain and roofs in Capel-le-Ferne
Capel-le-Ferne lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you own a rental within reach of Folkestone Central station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Trees in and around East Cliff and Warren Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Capel-le-Ferne is about 2 miles north-east of Folkestone, in Kent. We visit Capel-le-Ferne as part of our work across Kent. Capel-le-Ferne is one of the places in Kent we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like New Dover Road, Alexandra Road and Clarence Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Satmar (1 mile north-east), West Hougham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (2 miles north), South Alkham (2 miles north) and Church Hougham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles north-east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (4 miles north-east).
Around Capel-le-Ferne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to East Cliff and Warren Country Park and The Valiant Sailor pub, among other places. The closest station to Capel-le-Ferne is Folkestone Central station, about 2.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (2.3 miles west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Capel-le-Ferne: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Capel-le-Ferne is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is the coastal weather around Capel-le-Ferne hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Capel-le-Ferne is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. 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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Capel-le-Ferne can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Capel-le-Ferne
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Capel-le-Ferne
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.