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Deal Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Deal, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof report in Deal
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. 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. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and loose or torn flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Extensions, dormers and conservatories are common on houses in towns like Deal, and the joint between new and old is a classic place for water to get in. Flashings, upstands and the edges of flat roofs are looked at alongside the main roof, inside and out. The stain inside is frequently some way from where water gets in, particularly around extensions.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Deal (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Deal
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A survey in Deal needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Extensions and dormers on homes around Deal often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Leaks and storm damage in Deal
Deal is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Historic houses such as Walmer Castle, about 1.2 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Deal goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Deal means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. The streets around a church such as St Saviour's are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Trees in and around Betteshanger Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Deal is about 14 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Deal and the surrounding area. Across Kent, we cover Deal. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in CT14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include London Road, Forelands Square and Herschell Square, and we cover them all. With the A258 and B2056 close by, Deal is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. If you’re just outside Deal, we cover Mill Hill (1 mile west), Walmer (1 mile south), Sholden (1 mile north-west), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-west) and Great Mongeham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Deal
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Betteshanger Park, Brickmakers Arms and Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Deal station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Kent Museum of the Moving Image (0.6 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (0.5 miles east).
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Deal: your questions answered
Is my home in Deal 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 is worth checking before planning any.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Deal, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Deal is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Do you work in Deal?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Deal.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.