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Storm damage roof report in Coldred, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Coldred.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Coldred
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damaged gutters and fascias.
For a small place like Coldred, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Coldred (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Questions from Coldred
Is the coastal weather around Coldred hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is my home in Coldred listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not 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.
Leaks and storm damage in Coldred
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Coldred. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you look after a building like Lydden Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Goodnestone Park lies about 4.6 miles north, so building around Coldred goes back a long way. Leaks in period homes nearby frequently come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. The streets around a church such as Church of St Pancras are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Coldred is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Coldred is one of many places we visit across Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the CT15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Coldred: Sibertswold (1 mile north-west), Lydden (1 mile south), Waldershare (1 mile north-east), Halfway Street (1 mile west) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Coldred
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell Inn, among other places. Coldred’s nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
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What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Coldred needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Older and listed buildings around Coldred may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Coldred
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.