Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Clap Hill
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Clap Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Why act early in Clap Hill
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. For an older or listed building in a place like Clap Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Storm damage roof report in Clap Hill
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Common reasons to book are damaged gutters and fascias and slates and tiles blown off the roof, across gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Somewhere as small as Clap Hill, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Clap Hill (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Clap Hill
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
We are often asked to look at:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Aldington 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
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- When you will get the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
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Common questions in Clap Hill
Will you come out to Clap Hill?
Yes, Clap Hill is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Clap Hill?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Leaks and storm damage in Clap Hill
About 4.1 miles east lies Westenhanger Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Clap Hill has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Shop and office owners around Ashford Designer Outlet may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Living close to Poulton Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Clap Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Clap Hill and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Clap Hill and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of TN25 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Other places close to Clap Hill include Aldington (1 mile south-east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Aldington Frith (1 mile west) and Postling Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (6 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Near you in Clap Hill
Around Clap Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Poulton Wood and Walnut Tree Inn. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Lympne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Clap Hill, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Clap Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Clap Hill
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Clap Hill and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.