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Storm Damage Roof Report in Chilmington Green
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Chilmington Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
Chilmington Green roofs and the weather
With Godinton House about 1.9 miles north, Chilmington Green sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Ashford International station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a building like Great Chart Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Chilmington Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Chilmington Green and the places around it. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
All of TN23 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews. Other places close to Chilmington Green include Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
What’s near Chilmington Green
We work in homes and buildings around John Wallis Academy, Ashford Community Woodland and The Little Black Dog pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Orlestone Forest.
Storm damage roof report in Chilmington Green: what you get
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. 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. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates or tiles and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Roofs in small places like Chilmington Green often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Chilmington Green (TN23)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chilmington Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Chilmington Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chilmington Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Do you cover Chilmington Green?
Yes, Chilmington Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Useful tips for Chilmington Green property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
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How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Chilmington Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
When to book a survey in Chilmington Green
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- How your policy defines a storm
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings