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Storm damage roof report in Coombe, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Coombe, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Common questions in Coombe
Is my home in Coombe listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Coombe within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Storm damage roof report in Coombe
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. 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 new damp or leaks inside and gutters pulled loose in the wind, on flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
For a small place like Coombe, 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Coombe (CT3, CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Coombe: local notes
Coombe lies within about 5 miles 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. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For landlords with property near Sandwich station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Goodnestone Park lies about 3.5 miles south-west, so building around Coombe goes back a long way. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in Coombe, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT3 and CT13 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue. If you’re just outside Coombe, we cover Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Coombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequer Inn and Sandwich Technology School and the streets around them. The closest station to Coombe is Sandwich station, about 2.1 miles east. A little further out are White Mill (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
When to book a survey in Coombe
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Coombe, 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 start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. In a place like Coombe, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.