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Storm damage roof report in Cliffs End, Kent
Storm damage roof reports in Cliffs End and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Cliffs End
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. Common reasons to book are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and loose or torn flashings, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings.
Somewhere as small as Cliffs End, older roofs have frequently 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 look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
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
- Cliffs End (CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Cliffs End: local notes
Cliffs End lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Westwood Cross, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you let a flat or house near Thanet Parkway station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Cliffs End is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Cliffs End can all book storm damage roof reports. Cliffs End is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CT12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Foads Lane, Moyes Close and Delacourt Close. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Sevenscore (1 mile west), Chilton (1 mile east), Pegwell (1 mile east), Manston (1 mile north) and Ebbsfleet (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (4 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (4 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles west) and Deal (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Cliffs End
We work in homes and buildings around The Sportsman pub, Chatham House Grammar School and Sandwich and Pegwell Bay, among other places. There’s a railway station in Cliffs End itself: Thanet Parkway station. A little further out are RAF Manston History Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cliffs End include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Cliffs End, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Also in Cliffs End
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Cliffs End?
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
If you live in an older home near St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. In a place like Cliffs End, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
Questions from Cliffs End
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cliffs End?
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 Cliffs End?
Yes, Cliffs End is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The outcome of a claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs