Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Challock
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Challock, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Challock questions
Do you cover Challock?
Yes, Challock is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Challock?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Storm damage roof report in Challock: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey flat roofs, flashings and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Somewhere as small as Challock, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Challock (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Challock
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Cosmas and St Damian, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What insurance they carry
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Wind, rain and roofs in Challock
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. The wider area around Challock has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 3.9 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Wye station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building like Challock Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Challock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Challock is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across TN25 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Chapmans Close, Blind Lane and Old Clock House Green and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Challock: Pested (1 mile north), Paddock (1 mile west), Stocker's Head (3 miles west), Badlesmere (3 miles north) and Throwley Forstal (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
What’s near Challock
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers pub and The Hayesbrook School and the streets around them. Challock’s nearest station is Wye station, roughly 3.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.6 miles south).
Nearby places to Challock
Other services in Challock
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Challock
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Challock
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Challock 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.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Around Challock, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
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. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.