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Storm Damage Roof Report in Church Hougham
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Church Hougham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Church Hougham
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters pulled loose in the wind and stains appearing after strong winds.
For a small place like Church Hougham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Church Hougham (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Church Hougham
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. For older village homes like those around Church Hougham, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on 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?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Church Hougham can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us 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.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Church Hougham: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Church Hougham hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Church Hougham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Church Hougham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you work in Church Hougham?
Yes. We cover Church Hougham and the rest of Kent. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Church Hougham
Church Hougham is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Landlords with a home close to Dover Priory station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Astor College for the Arts, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Church Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Roofs in Church Hougham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Canterbury is in our area too.
We work across the CT15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you are just outside Church Hougham, we cover West Hougham (1 mile west), Farthingloe (1 mile east), Satmar (1 mile west), Maxton (2 miles east) and Aycliffe (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles west) and Walmer (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Church Hougham
Around Church Hougham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Samphire Hoe Country Park. The closest station to Church Hougham is Dover Priory station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (3.1 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.