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Storm damage roof report in Charing, Kent
Storm damage roof reports in Charing, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof reports in Charing: local notes
The wider area around Charing has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 3.9 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Charing Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. In Charing, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Charing is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on The High Street, Market Place and Station Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Charing
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Spuckles and Kennelling Woods and King's Head Public House and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Charing itself: Charing station. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
Storm damage roof report in Charing
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and flat roof edges peeled back.
Around Charing, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Charing (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
When to book a survey in Charing
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Homes near green spaces like Spuckles and Kennelling Woods can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey will not cover
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Homes around Charing frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Charing
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Common questions in Charing
Do you cover Charing?
Yes, Charing is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charing?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows by email.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
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What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs