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Storm damage roof report in Church Whitfield, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Church Whitfield, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Storm damage roof report in Church Whitfield: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about water coming in after the storm and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Somewhere as small as Church Whitfield, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Church Whitfield (CT16)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Church Whitfield
What else we do in Church Whitfield
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Church Whitfield: your questions answered
Is my home in Church Whitfield listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is the coastal weather around Church Whitfield hard on roofs?
It can do. Church Whitfield is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Leaks and storm damage in Church Whitfield
Church Whitfield lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Historic houses such as Walmer Castle, about 4.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Church Whitfield goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live near a park such as Old Park Hill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Kearsney station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Whitfield Aspen School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Church Whitfield is about 2 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Surveys in Church Whitfield work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Church Whitfield. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT16 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Guston (1 mile south-east), West Langdon (1 mile north-east), East Langdon (1 mile east), Ashley (2 miles north) and Martin (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Church Whitfield
In Church Whitfield, that means homes and buildings near Old Park Hill and Duke of York's Royal Military School. Church Whitfield’s nearest station is Kearsney station, about 1.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (2.3 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (1.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Dover Western Heights.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Church Whitfield needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.