Kent · London and the South East
Culmers Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Culmers, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Culmers: what you get
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We are often asked to look into holes or cracks caused by debris and new damp or leaks inside, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Culmers makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Culmers (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Leaks and storm damage in Culmers
Culmers lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Trees in and around Mount Ephraim Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Graveney Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Landlords with a home close to Faversham station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Culmers is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We survey roofs in Culmers across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Culmers and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME13. Other places close to Culmers include Graveney (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Slutshole (1 mile south-east) and Hernhill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Near you in Culmers
Typical jobs here are in homes near Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Mount Ephraim Gardens, among other places. The nearest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 2.2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Culmers include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Culmers
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Questions from Culmers
Do you cover smaller places like Culmers?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Culmers listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Culmers?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
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, which you can pass to your insurer.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Why act early in Culmers
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Older and listed buildings around Culmers may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Culmers, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.