Kent · London and the South East
Drellingore Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Drellingore, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Useful tips for Drellingore property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
About our storm damage roof report in Drellingore
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are broken or displaced guttering and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
Many homes in small places like Drellingore face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Drellingore (CT18, CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why get it checked now?
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a place like Drellingore, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
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 safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Drellingore
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Drellingore roofs and the weather
Drellingore is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Folkestone Central station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Drellingore gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Kent coverage includes Drellingore and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across the CT18 and CT15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Other places close to Drellingore include South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Drellingore
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sladden Wood. The closest station to Drellingore is Folkestone Central station, about 3.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Drellingore include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Drellingore?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you live near a park such as Sladden Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
- When you will get the report
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Questions from Drellingore
Is my home in Drellingore listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Drellingore?
Yes, Drellingore is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
How do I book a survey in Drellingore?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Drellingore, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.