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Storm damage roof report in Cheriton, Kent
Storm damage roof reports in Cheriton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flat roof edges peeled back
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Cheriton, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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About our storm damage roof report in Cheriton
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a report with photographs to give to your insurer. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged gutters and fascias and lead lifted at abutments.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Cheriton can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Cheriton (CT19, CT20, CT50)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Around Cheriton, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
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Questions from Cheriton
How do I find out if my home in Cheriton is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Cheriton?
Often, yes. Cheriton is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
What affects the price in Cheriton
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Cheriton
Cheriton lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Acrise Place, about 3.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cheriton. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Folkestone West station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building like All Soul's Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Living close to Lower Leas Coastal Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. Cheriton is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover Cheriton and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CT19, CT20 and CT50. Streets in the area include Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane. With the M20 close by, Cheriton is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. We also cover Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
What’s near Cheriton
Around Cheriton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Folkestone Academy, Lower Leas Coastal Park and White Lion pub. The nearest railway station is Folkestone West station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cheriton include Sugar Loaf Hill.