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Storm damage roof report in Chilton, Kent
Independent storm damage roof reports in Chilton. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
When to book a survey in Chilton
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. The decision still rests with the insurer.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you look after a building such as Chilton Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
About our storm damage roof report in Chilton
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’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We’re often asked to look into loose or torn flashings and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Chilton 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. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
You receive the findings 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.
- Location
- Chilton (CT11, CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Chilton
Is the coastal weather around Chilton hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Chilton is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Chilton within the area you cover?
Yes, Chilton is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. 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 many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Being in a smaller place like Chilton does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Nearby places to Chilton
Other services in Chilton
Why act early in Chilton
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. With lower homes, common in places like Chilton, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Chilton
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Chilton roofs and the weather
Chilton lies within about 1 mile of the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. With Quex Park about 3.9 miles north-west, Chilton sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you run a business near Westwood Cross, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Homes near green spaces such as Sandwich and Pegwell Bay can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Chilton is about 1 mile south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Chilton, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT11 and CT12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Saxon Road, Downs Road and Edith Road, and we cover them all. Chilton is on the A299, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Pegwell (1 mile south), Cliffs End (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile north), Manston (1 mile north-west) and Haine (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles south) and Herne Bay (11 miles west).
Around Chilton
Around Chilton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chatham House Grammar School, The Belle Vue pub and Churchill House School With Railed Area and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ramsgate station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Westwood Cross (1.9 miles north) and Ramsgate Tunnels (0.9 miles east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.