Kent · London and the South East
Clapper Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Clapper Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Water coming in after the storm
What we’re asked to look at in Clapper Hill
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lead lifted at abutments
For landlords with property near Headcorn station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Clapper Hill
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. 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. If you’re worried about damaged gutters and fascias and damaged flat roof membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flashings alike.
Being in a small place like Clapper Hill makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Clapper Hill (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Around Clapper Hill, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check how your policy defines a storm
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Clapper Hill roofs and the weather
Smallhythe Place, about 4.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Clapper Hill. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you live near a park like Wattle Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Clapper Hill is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Clapper Hill. Across Kent, we cover Clapper Hill and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN27 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Fosten Green (1 mile west), East End (1 mile south-west), Parkgate (1 mile south-east), London Beach (2 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Around Clapper Hill
Around Clapper Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wattle Wood, among other places. Clapper Hill’s nearest station is Headcorn station, about 4.8 miles north. A little further out are Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.8 miles north-west).
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Common questions in Clapper Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Clapper Hill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Will you come out to Clapper Hill?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Clapper Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.